RN: PCU/Stepdown

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Job Type: Local
Start Date: 2026-10-19
End Date: 2027-01-18

Weekly Pay: $1,827.60
Profession: RN
Specialty: PCU/Stepdown
Duration: 06:45 PM - 07:15 AM

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro PCU

Scheduling Details

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit. Enjoy a night shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

  • Charting: Experience with EPIC required
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or six weekend shifts within a six-week block
  • Holiday Requirement: Work one holiday every 13-week contract
  • Accepting first-time travelers and local candidates
  • Pending licenses accepted if from a non-compact state

Required Certifications

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

  • Cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
  • Medication administration, including cardiac drips (no titration)
  • Respiratory support using nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
  • Participation in Rapid Response and adherence to isolation precautions

Unit Details

The Neuro PCU cares for adult patients with neurological conditions, including:

  • Neurosurgical recovery
  • Stroke management
  • Neuro-specific diagnoses
  • Medical overflow

The unit includes five dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring. The nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:4 to 1:5.

Floating Policy

Staff may be required to float to other units based on their clinical skill set.

Facility Highlights

  • 703-bed acute care teaching hospital
  • Designated Level I Trauma Center
  • Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
  • Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
  • 24/7 neurointerventional coverage with advanced endovascular procedures

We invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team, committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit.

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You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a highly valued member of our family.

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