Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Competency, Epic Systems, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Titration, Training/Teaching
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU (IMC/Stepdown)
LocationRoanoke, VA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Weekend requirement applies (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block) | One holiday required per 13-week contract
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with neurological conditions including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
- Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms, including dysrhythmia interpretation, and participate in Rapid Response and Code teams
- Administer medications including cardiac drips (no titration required), IV therapy, and blood product administration; maintain central and peripheral line care
- Support patients in 5 dedicated continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring beds
- Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
- Float to other units within clinical skillset as needed; maintain isolation precautions per protocol
Required Qualifications- Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license (pending license considered only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
- Demonstrated competency in cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and medication administration
- Comfort with a patient ratio of up to 1:5
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a PCU, IMC, or Stepdown unit setting
- Background in neurological or neurosurgical nursing care
- Experience with epilepsy monitoring or stroke care protocols
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated acute care teaching facility that is the region's only Level I Trauma Center and a certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
- First-time travelers are welcome, and blocked scheduling can be accommodated
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing