Travel ICU/PCU Float RN - $2,925 per week

American Traveler 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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU/PCU Float RN for a night shift travel contract at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Epic proficiency and comfort floating across all ICU and PCU units.

Details

• Position is an ICU/PCU Float role — candidates must be comfortable working across all ICU and PCU units
• Large, 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated teaching hospital affiliated with a medical school
• Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric), certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• ICU patient ratio averages 2:1; PCU patient ratio averages 5:1
• Night shift: 3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; 4x12 schedule available by request
• Epic EMR experience required
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, meaning travelers may float 2–3 times per shift
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Virginia state or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred; ICU experience required
• Experience at a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Epic EMR experience required
• IV therapy skills: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV initiation and maintenance
• Respiratory support skills: BiPAP and CPAP management, ventilated patient care
• Medication administration skills: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Wound care experience: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring skills: dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Endocrine/metabolic skills: IV insulin protocol adherence
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility for the travel pay rate
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period

American Traveler Job ID #P-710865. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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