ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Scheduling Details

• Shift hours: 3x12s, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Weekend Requirement: May be every other weekend or six weekend shifts in a six-week scheduling block
• Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off one shift per two weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday every 13-week contract
• First-Time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required License and Certifications

• ACLS / BLS / NIHSS
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, an active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license is required

Required Clinical Skills

• Previous Neuro experience required, with experience in a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring & emergency response, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and utilization of Rapid Response and Code teams
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, PICC line management
• Administration of continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications with titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neuro management: CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drain (EVD), hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy, and post-neurosurgery management
• Respiratory skills: Assisting with management of BiPAP/CPAP, care of ventilated patients, and suctioning (ETT, NT), as well as ventilator management

Unit Details and Floating

• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, neurosurgery, and neuro-specific diagnoses along with complex spine cases
• Special Procedures: EVDs and therapeutic thermoregulation
• Floating: May be required to float within skill set

Hospital Highlights

This facility is a leading acute care provider in Roanoke, Virginia, recognized for nursing excellence and designated as a Magnet facility. It serves as a Level I Trauma Center and primary teaching hospital, providing comprehensive specialty services and advanced cardiac care. With 703 licensed beds, it ranks among the largest and most respected healthcare institutions in the area.