Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)

Location

Roanoke, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Weekend commitment expected (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block) | One holiday required per 13-week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Neuro ICU setting, managing diagnoses including stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-specific conditions, and complex spine cases at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform and manage advanced neuro interventions including CVA/Acute Stroke management, External Ventricular Drain (EVD) care, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, hypothermia/Arctic Sun protocol, and post-craniotomy/post-neurosurgery care
• Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms, respond to emergencies, and participate in Rapid Response and Code team activations
• Administer and titrate continuous IV medications including paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, sedation, and cardiac/vasoactive drips; manage IV therapy, blood product administration, arterial lines, PICC lines, central/peripheral lines, and port access
• Provide ventilator management and respiratory support including care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Document all care accurately using EPIC ; float within skillset as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• ACLS , BLS , and NIHSS certifications required
• Previous Neuro ICU experience required; prior experience in a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Proficiency with EPIC charting required
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are generally not accepted; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away may be considered for a single 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with therapeutic thermoregulation and EVD management
• Strong background in complex neuro-surgical patient populations
• Experience working in a Magnet-designated or teaching hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at one of Virginia's largest and most respected acute care facilities, recognized for nursing excellence and serving as a Level I Trauma Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this high-acuity, specialty-focused contract opportunity

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . 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: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others