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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and neurological nursing experience.
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Works in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in neurological patients at a 703-bed Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital
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Adult patient population with neurological conditions including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
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Unit includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
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Patient ratio of 1:4–5
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Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
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26-week contract available on the 7S NCC PCU unit
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Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
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Epic EMR experience required
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Floating required to units within the traveler's clinical skillset
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Active Virginia (single-state) or Compact RN license; pending licensure accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Neurological nursing experience required
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Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and Rapid Response/Code team participation
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Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
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Experience with medication administration including cardiac drips (non-titrating)
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Respiratory support experience including nasal cannula, O2 administration, and non-invasive airway management
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Comfort with a 1:5 patient ratio required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Two professional references required for consideration
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PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
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Provides care to adult neurological patients including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, epilepsy monitoring, and medical overflow
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Hospital is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center with 24/7 neurointerventional coverage and advanced endovascular procedures
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Affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
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One holiday shift required per 13-week contract period
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Block scheduling can be accommodated; all RTO and special scheduling requests must be submitted at time of consideration
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Local candidates are accepted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
