Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Roanoke, VA

Required Qualifications Active Virginia State RN license or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state. Administer and titrate continuous IV sedation, cardiac drips, and vasoactive medications; manage arterial lines, central/PICC lines, and blood product administration.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Roanoke, Virginia, 24014!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU/PCU Float

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Float between ICU and PCU units based on staffing needs, which are re-evaluated every 4 hours; candidates must be comfortable working all ICU and PCU units
• Provide direct patient care in the ICU at an average 2:1 ratio and PCU at an average 5:1 ratio
• Manage ventilated patients and provide respiratory support including BiPAP and CPAP management
• Administer and titrate continuous IV sedation, cardiac drips, and vasoactive medications; manage arterial lines, central/PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Perform cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Adhere to IV insulin protocols and provide wound care including surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Demonstrated ICU clinical experience at a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Must be willing to work at least one holiday per 13-week contract assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible; candidates residing within 50–99.9 miles may be considered for a single 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Experience in a Magnet-designated or academic teaching hospital environment
• Familiarity with advanced stroke care protocols, including thrombectomy-capable stroke center standards

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, Level I Trauma Center (Adult and Pediatric) with advanced specialty services and a Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career in a high-acuity, dynamic environment