Neuro Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Call-off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• License: Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required
• Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes, with radius rule applied

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response (dysrhythmia interpretation/management, Rapid Response/Code teams)
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration, cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management)
• Rapid Response and Isolation precautions

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–5 (travelers must be comfortable with a 1:5 ratio)
• Patient population: Adult patients with neurological conditions
• Includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Care involves neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Floating: Traveler will float to units within their clinical skillset

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Neuro PCU)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for travel RN roles unless otherwise specified
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Background check: 7-year history required within 1 year of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Two clinical references required
• Completion of skills checklist annually
• Various facility-specific documents and compliance forms required prior to start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit in Roanoke, VA. The role requires night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage, EPIC charting experience, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The nurse will care for adult neuro patients, including those requiring epilepsy monitoring and stroke care, with a nurse-to-patient ratio up to 1:5. First-time travelers are welcome, and a Virginia RN license or pending license under specific conditions is required. Compliance with health screenings, background checks, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.