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 – Neuro PCU (IMC/Stepdown)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with neurological conditions including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and participate in Rapid Response and Code team activations
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (no titration); manage central and peripheral line care and perform phlebotomy
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Monitor patients in a unit that includes dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Float to other units within clinical skillset as required; maintain isolation precautions as indicated

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia state RN license or active Compact RN license (pending license considered 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 with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and neurological patient populations
• Comfort with a patient ratio of up to 1:5

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, IMC, or stepdown unit setting
• Familiarity with stroke management protocols and neuro-specific care
• Experience with continuous epilepsy monitoring environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated acute care teaching facility that serves as a regional Level I Trauma Center and Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome, and blocked scheduling accommodations are available