Travel Neuro PCU Registered Nurse - $2,188 per week
Roanoke, VA, 24000, USA
- Healthcare
- Part-time
- Travel Nurse
- Neuro PCU
- Registered Nurse
This contract position is for a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a large acute care teaching hospital in Roanoke, VA. The role involves 12-hour night shifts caring for neurological patients with responsibilities including cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, emergency response, and participation in rapid response teams. Required qualifications include RN licensure, certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, EPIC charting experience, and at least one year of nursing experience.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PCU
Job Details:
• Work 3x12 hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM (4x12s available upon request)
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 with adult neurological patients
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• EPIC charting experience required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Charge experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with 1:5 patient ratio
• Floating required to units within clinical skillset
• Care for patients with neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Manage 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Skills include cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration, cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support including nasal cannula, O2 administration, non-invasive airway management
• Rapid Response and Code team participation
• Isolation precautions protocol adherence
• 48 hours of orientation provided
Facility:
This healthcare facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital serving as the flagship facility of a major healthcare system. It is the region's only Level I Trauma Center and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence. The facility is affiliated with a medical school and features advanced specialty care including a dedicated children's hospital. It is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center providing comprehensive stroke care with 24/7 neurointerventional coverage and advanced endovascular procedures.
Location:
Roanoke, VA
Roanoke offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, providing excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas. The city features a vibrant downtown area, rich cultural scene, and easy access to hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.
Adex Job ID #3125453. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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