Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,396 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN - Whole House Float ICU/PCU/MS

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive care across ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical units. This position requires flexibility and adaptability, as the nurse will float among different specialties to meet staffing needs. The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in a range of clinical skills and possess prior experience in critical care environments.

Scheduling Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Details: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Charting System: Experience with EPIC required
• Floating: Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours; float 2-3 times per shift
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekends in a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

Qualifications

• Current RN license: Either active Virginia State or Compact RN license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
• Pediatric and Adult experience preferred
• Comfortable working in all three specialties: ICU, PCU, and MS

Required Clinical Skills

• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and management of PICC and central lines
• Skilled in tracheostomy management and non-invasive airway support, including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator management
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and administration of emergency medications
• Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience from a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility

Unit Details

• ICU average patient ratio: 2:1
• PCU average patient ratio: 5:1
• Medical-Surgical average patient ratio: 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)

Additional Information

This position accepts first-time travelers and also accepts local candidates in compliance with submittal instructions. All requests for time off, block scheduling, and special scheduling needs must be included with the submission.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38176155. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN ICU

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