Neuro ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)

Location

Roanoke, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Neuro ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-specific conditions, and complex spine cases
• Perform cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and participation with Rapid Response and Code teams
• Manage advanced neurological interventions including CVA/Acute Stroke management, external ventricular drains (EVDs), ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, hypothermia protocol, and post-craniotomy/post-neurosurgery care
• Administer and titrate continuous IV medications including paralytics, sedation, cardiac drips, and vasoactive drips; manage IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care including arterial lines and PICC lines
• Provide respiratory support including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP assistance, and suctioning (ETT and NT)
• Document all patient care using EPIC (required); float within skillset as needed and fulfill weekend, holiday, and scheduling requirements per unit policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia state RN license or active Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Previous Neuro ICU experience required
• Experience in a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are generally not accepted; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away may be considered for a single 13-week assignment with no eligibility to extend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with therapeutic thermoregulation (e.g., Arctic Sun) and EVD management
• Proficiency with accessing and managing ports and PICC lines in a high-acuity environment
• Prior travel nursing experience in a Neuro or Neurosurgical ICU setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center and primary teaching hospital — one of the largest and most respected acute care facilities in Virginia
• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch or advance your travel nursing career in a high-acuity, specialty-rich environment