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
- Start Date: 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 an experienced ICU RN for a Whole House Float position covering ICU, PCU, and MS units at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience.
Details
- Whole House Float position covering ICU, PCU, and MS units
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
- EPIC charting system experience required
- Floating required every 4 hours as staffing needs are reassessed, up to 2-3 times per shift
- Patient ratios: ICU 2:1, PCU 5:1, MS 6:1 (may flex to 7:1)
- Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
- Must work at least one holiday per 13-week contract, with two holidays required during winter holiday periods
Requirements
- Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required (single-state license accepted only if from a non-compact state)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large Level I or II trauma facility required
- Experience with 1:5 or higher patient ratios across ICU, PCU, and MS units required
- Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line management, central line care, and arterial line management
- Experience with blood product administration, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP)
- Proficient in ventilator management, chest tube care (Emerson/PleurEvac), and cardiac monitoring
- Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive ICU-level care while floating across ICU, PCU, and MS units based on facility needs
- Work at a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the region's only Level I Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics
- Facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted in advance
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted; candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility (based on driver's license address) are considered local
- Candidates residing 50-99.9 miles from the facility may be eligible for one 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility
- Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility may be eligible for one 13-week assignment at a lower bill rate with no extension eligibility
- Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
- Travelers who have worked 365 days at this facility are not eligible to return, with exceptions reviewed case-by-case by facility leadership
American Traveler Job ID #P-755839. 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.