Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Roanoke, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Roanoke, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Stroke/Neuro PCU (IMC/Stepdown)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 4x12 available upon request | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for stroke and neurology patients in a telemetry PCU/stepdown setting
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response interventions
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (no titration required) including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, and others
• Manage respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Maintain isolation precautions and operate within telemetry and remote monitoring environments
• Float within skillset to other PCU, IMC, and stepdown units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia state or Compact RN license (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Demonstrated experience in a Neuro PCU, IMC, or stepdown clinical setting
• Ability to work at least one holiday per 13-week contract period
• Availability for weekend shifts (every other weekend or 6 shifts per 6-week scheduling block)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered
• Experience with phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Familiarity with telemetry sitting and remote monitoring workflows

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center and Joint Commission certified primary stroke center in Virginia
• Practice in a specialized neuroscience unit with a staffing goal of 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios