Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,849 per week in Roanoke, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Roanoke, VA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,849 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 Weeks, with possibility to extend up to 26 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours (06:45 - 19:15) Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Neuro ICU License: Active nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Epic charting system experience required Large facility experience required Prior neuro experience needed Description: The role involves caring for critically ill patients in a neuro intensive care unit. Key patient diagnoses include stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-specific complications, and complex spine issues. Responsibilities include managing external ventricular drains (EVDs) and therapeutic thermoregulation. Nurses will provide care for ventilated patients and those requiring continuous IV sedation. Additional skills required are arterial line management, blood product administration, and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs). The position also involves post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management. Travelers are required to work at least one holiday per 13-week assignment, with specific winter holiday requirements. Local candidates will not be accepted. Previous charge experience is preferred. Patient ratios during day shifts are 2 patients per nurse. The unit is supported by interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. All candidates must have a commitment to starting on the agreed date for the assignment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS