Travel Stroke/Neuro PCU RN - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 – Stroke/Neuro PCU (IMC/Stepdown)

Location

Roanoke, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block | One holiday required per 13-week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a telemetry PCU setting specializing in stroke, neurology, and hospitalist medicine patients
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (no titration); manage central and peripheral line care
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC (required)
• Float within skillset as needed and adhere to isolation precautions across PCU, IMC, and stepdown settings

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 certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Neuro PCU clinical experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and dysrhythmia management
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be considered for one 13-week assignment with no eligibility to extend; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away may also be considered for one 13-week assignment with no eligibility to extend; candidates residing 100 or more miles from the facility are preferred

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered
• Experience managing IV drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Lidocaine, and Ketamine
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring and tele-sitting environments
• Experience working in a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center or Level I Trauma setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital offering advanced specialty care in a dynamic PCU environment
• Staffing ratios target 1:4, with an expected ratio of 1:5, supporting quality patient care delivery

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786513. 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 - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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