American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Whole House Float RN comfortable working ICU, PCU, and MS units on night shift, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a VA or compact RN license.
Details
- Whole House Float position covering ICU, PCU, and MS units within an acute care teaching hospital
- 13-week assignment on night shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am
- ICU average ratio 2:1, PCU average ratio 5:1, MS average ratio 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)
- Staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours, so floating between units may occur 2-3 times per shift
- Weekend requirement of either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
- Must work one holiday per 13-week contract (2 holidays required during winter holiday period)
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period
Requirements
- Active VA State or Compact RN license required (single-state license from non-compact state may be accepted pending)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, ideally from a large Level I or Level II trauma facility
- Experience working with patient ratios of at least 1:5 across ICU, PCU, and MS units
- Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line management, central line care/management, and arterial line management
- Skilled in blood product administration, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP)
- Experience with ventilator management and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and administering emergency medications
- Experience with IV insulin protocols preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive nursing care across ICU, PCU, and MS units as part of a whole house float role
- Work within a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital that is the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients
- Facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with a medical school
- Facility is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are generally not accepted; specific radius-based exceptions may apply for inpatient RN assignments
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted in advance
- Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
- Travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment at this facility are not eligible to return, subject to case-by-case leadership review
American Traveler Job ID #P-727732. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.