Travel ICU/PCU Float RN - $2,182 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a float ICU/PCU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Epic proficiency and comfort working across all ICU and PCU units.

Details

• 13-week contract at a 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric)
• Float position covering all ICU and PCU units — candidates must be comfortable working any unit
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, meaning travelers may float 2–3 times per shift
• ICU patient ratio: 2:1 | PCU patient ratio: 5:1
• Epic EMR experience required
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period

Requirements

• Active Virginia state or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2+ years of ICU experience preferred
• Experience at a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Proficiency in IV therapy: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation & maintenance
• Respiratory support experience: BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilated patient care
• Medication administration skills: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac & vasoactive drips
• Wound care experience: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring skills: dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV insulin protocol adherence
• Two professional references required for consideration
• PDF copies of Driver's License and Social Security Card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients, affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Magnet-designated facility recognized for nursing excellence
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application

American Traveler Job ID #P-727164. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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