Travel Critical Care Float - $2,290 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Whole House Float RN (ICU/PCU/MS) with 2+ years of ICU experience and a VA or Compact RN license for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level I Trauma Center.

Details

• Whole House Float role covering ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical units
• Night shift, 3x12s, 6:45pm-7:15am
• Floats between units, with staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours (may float 2-3 times per shift)
• Patient ratios: ICU 2:1, PCU 5:1, MS 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Must work at least one holiday during the 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for candidates from non-compact single-state license states)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, ideally from a large Level I or II trauma facility
• Comfortable working across ICU, PCU, and MS units with ratios of at least 1:5
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line, central line, and arterial line management
• Experience with blood product administration, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator management)
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and emergency medication administration
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Work within a Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric) at a 703-bed Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital
• Affiliated with a regional School of Medicine and certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted; radius rules apply for pay rate eligibility based on distance from facility
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a break of at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who complete a full year on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront with application

American Traveler Job ID #P-755813. 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: 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.