Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Roanoke, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical 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 – Whole House Float (ICU / PCU / Med-Surg)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Float across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg units based on staffing needs, which are re-evaluated every four hours; traveler may float up to two to three times per shift
• Provide direct patient care in ICU settings with a 2:1 ratio, PCU settings with a 5:1 ratio, and Med-Surg settings with ratios up to 6:1 (may flex to 7:1)
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and continuous IV sedation; manage PICC lines, central lines, and arterial lines
• Support non-invasive and invasive airway management including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator management, trach care, and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; administer emergency medications as indicated
• Document all patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or valid 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
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience in a large Level I or Level II facility
• Demonstrated comfort and competency working across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg units with patient ratios of at least 1:5
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system
• Must be available to work one holiday per 13-week contract; weekend requirement may be every other weekend or six weekend shifts per six-week scheduling block

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with phlebotomy in addition to full IV therapy and line management skill set
• Prior travel nursing experience in a high-acuity, multi-unit float role
• Familiarity with stroke care protocols and thrombectomy-capable stroke center environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center (Adult and Pediatric) affiliated with an academic medical institution, offering exposure to advanced specialty care across multiple high-acuity units
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or advance a travel nursing career in a well-established acute care setting