Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Epic experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Neuro PCU at a 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center
• Adult neurological patient population including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Unit includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center with 24/7 neurointerventional coverage and endovascular procedures
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Day shift, 3x12s, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required to units within the traveler's clinical skillset
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Virginia state or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response including Rapid Response and Code teams
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac drips (non-titrated) and medication administration
• Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, O2 administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Comfortable working at a 1:5 patient ratio
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to adult patients with neurological conditions in a PCU setting
• Hospital is affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• All time-off (RTO) requests must be submitted at the time of application
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted