Registered Nurse - ICU @ Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

<p><strong>RN Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>RN - ICU</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Work 3x12 hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM<br>• Must be comfortable working ALL ICU and PCU units as a float nurse<br>• Staffing needs re-evaluated every 4 hours - may float 2-3 times per shift<br>• Weekend requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block<br>• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract<br>• Patient ratios: PCU average 5:1, ICU average 2:1<br>• EPIC charting experience required<br>• 24 hours of orientation provided<br>• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS<br>• Minimum 2+ years of experience preferred<br>• ICU experience required<br>• Experience at a Large Level 1/2 facility required<br>• Clinical skills required: IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, respiratory support including BiPAP & CPAP management, ventilated patient care, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, cardiac drip titration, wound care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insulin protocol adherence<br>• Must be able to work without CNA support<br>• Care for adult and geriatric patients<br>• First-time travelers accepted<br>• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This 703-bed acute care teaching hospital serves as a flagship medical facility and is the region&#39;s only Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. The facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and features advanced specialty care with a dedicated children&#39;s hospital. As an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, the hospital is affiliated with a medical school and provides comprehensive healthcare services with interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Roanoke, VA</p><p>Roanoke offers healthcare professionals a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, nestled in Virginia&#39;s Blue Ridge Mountains with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. The city provides a vibrant downtown area, cultural attractions, and proximity to hiking trails, making it an ideal location for work-life balance.</p>