Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,180 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 3x12s, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Weekend Requirement: May be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted with radius rule considerations

Charting

Experience with EPIC charting is required.

Call Off Policy

The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Required Clinical Skills

• Previous Neuro experience is required; experience in large level 1 or level 2 facilities is preferred.
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring and emergency responses, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and utilization of Rapid Response and Code teams.
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care.
• Experience with medications, including continuous IV paralytics, neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Neuro-specific management skills, including CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drain management, hypothermia protocol, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care.
• Respiratory skills, including assistance with BiPAP/CPAP, care of ventilated patients, and ventilator management.

Unit Details and Responsibilities

• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-specific diagnoses, and complex spine cases.
• Special Procedures: External ventricular drains (EVDs) and therapeutic thermoregulation.
• Floating: May be required to float within skill set.

Facility Overview

This is a leading acute care facility recognized for nursing excellence and serves as a Level I Trauma Center and primary teaching institution. It offers advanced specialty services and is notable for its high standards of care.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38501194. 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 Neuro ICU

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