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: 08/10/2026
• 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 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a float ICU/PCU position requiring comfort across all ICU and PCU units, Epic proficiency, and experience at a large Level I or II trauma facility.

Details

• Float position covering all ICU and PCU units within a large acute care teaching hospital
• ICU patient ratio averages 2:1; PCU patient ratio averages 5:1
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, meaning travelers may float 2–3 times per shift
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Epic EMR experience required
• Clinical skills required include arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation and maintenance
• Respiratory support skills required: BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilated patient care
• Medication administration skills required: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Wound care experience required: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring skills required: dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV insulin protocol adherence required

Requirements

• Active Virginia state or compact RN license currently in hand; pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• ICU experience required
• Experience at a large Level I or II trauma facility required
• 2+ years of experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric) designation
• Magnet-designated facility for nursing excellence
• Affiliated with a medical school, serving as an academic teaching hospital
• Certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-727162. 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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