Registered Nurse / RN ICU

Prime Time Healthcare

Roanoke, Virginia

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Posted Aug 21

Shift and hours: Nights40 hours a week
Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN licenseCompact RN
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Virginia travel rolesVirginia travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $2,720/week, the middle half $1,930/week to $2,300/week, across 74 postings.

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Dental insurance
Health insurance
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance

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Preceptors and orientation

BetterNurse cites structured new-grad mentorship at smaller scale; employer FAQ still typically requires RNs to have 2 years' experience.

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As of 2026-07-09Source 1: betternurse.org Source 2: primetimehealthcare.com

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Contracts 4-13 weeks plus per diem; most assignments guarantee 36 hrs/wk; flexible scheduling; can choose location; nights 36 hrs on Fremont Med-Surg posting.

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Registered Nurse / RN ICU - Travel Contract Position in Roanoke, VA

Prime Time Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN for an exciting  contract opportunity! If you’re looking for a rewarding position with competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare setting, we want to hear from you!

Registered Nurse / RN ICU - Position Details

Location: Roanoke, VA

Contract Length: 13 weeks + extensions

Shift: Nights | 40 hours weekly

Registered Nurse / RN ICU - Compensation &

Benefits

Weekly Pay: $3,305

Untaxed Per Diems & Travel Stipend for eligible travelers

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, and more)

Registered Nurse / RN ICU - Position

Requirements

Valid VA or Compact RN Licensure

Valid (AHA) BLS Certification

Valid (AHA) ACLS Certification

Must have ICU experience

Strong understanding of Nursing protocols and procedures

Ability to meet physical demands (standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, and lifting as needed)

Why Choose Prime Time Healthcare?

14+ Years of Excellence – Providing top-tier staffing solutions

Personalized Placement Support – A dedicated recruiter to guide you every step of the way

Fast & Simple Application Process – Get started quickly and efficiently

Apply Today! Secure your next great opportunity by submitting your application now. One of our recruiters will be in touch shortly!

Pay: $2,305.00 per week

Experience

ICU: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $996/mo
Household income: $55,378/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Roanoke, VA

NeighborhoodsHealthcare professionals and residents gravitate toward distinct pockets across the valley depending on lifestyle preferences. Downtown Roanoke offers urban loft apartments and condominiums within walking distance of the Historic City Market, Elmwood Park, and independent restaurants, appealing to medical residents and early-career staff. Directly south, South Roanoke is an established, sought-after residential enclave featuring historic architecture and tree-lined streets situated immediately adjacent to major Carilion Clinic facilities. Suburban enclaves like Cave Spring and Hidden Valley in southwest Roanoke County provide established subdivisions near the Route 419 commercial corridor, while the independent city of Salem and the community of Vinton offer small-town character, independent school options, and manageable surface commutes into the urban core.

Healthcare professionals and residents gravitate toward distinct pockets across the valley depending on lifestyle preferences. Downtown Roanoke offers urban loft apartments and condominiums within walking distance of the Historic City Market, Elmwood Park, and independent restaurants, appealing to medical residents and early-career staff.

Directly south, South Roanoke is an established, sought-after residential enclave featuring historic architecture and tree-lined streets situated immediately adjacent to major Carilion Clinic facilities. Suburban enclaves like Cave Spring and Hidden Valley in southwest Roanoke County provide established subdivisions near the Route 419 commercial corridor, while the independent city of Salem and the community of Vinton offer small-town character, independent school options, and manageable surface commutes into the urban core.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: m.youtube.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: thecrouchteam.com

Getting aroundCommuting throughout the Roanoke Valley is generally brief and predictable compared to major metropolitan centers. Interstate 581 cuts north-south through the city, linking regional traffic from Interstate 81 directly to downtown, the regional airport, and the Carilion Clinic medical campus. Nurses living in South Roanoke or Downtown can reach clinical facilities in minutes via local surface streets or active bicycle commuting along the Roanoke River Greenway. Living in suburban Cave Spring, Salem, or Botetourt County requires a personal vehicle due to the region's overall car dependency, but travel times across the valley floor rarely involve heavy gridlock outside of standard peak traffic along primary arteries like Route 419.

Commuting throughout the Roanoke Valley is generally brief and predictable compared to major metropolitan centers. Interstate 581 cuts north-south through the city, linking regional traffic from Interstate 81 directly to downtown, the regional airport, and the Carilion Clinic medical campus.

Nurses living in South Roanoke or Downtown can reach clinical facilities in minutes via local surface streets or active bicycle commuting along the Roanoke River Greenway. Living in suburban Cave Spring, Salem, or Botetourt County requires a personal vehicle due to the region's overall car dependency, but travel times across the valley floor rarely involve heavy gridlock outside of standard peak traffic along primary arteries like Route 419.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: thecrouchteam.com Source 3: browneyedflowerchild.com Source 4: m.youtube.com

OutdoorsKnown as the Capital of the Blue Ridge, Roanoke provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreation integrated directly into residential routines. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve spans over twelve thousand acres with more than sixty miles of multi-use trails, standing out as a premier East Coast destination for mountain biking, trail running, and reservoir paddling. Within city borders, Mill Mountain Park features extensive nature trails crowned by the famous illuminated Roanoke Star and the Mill Mountain Zoo. Residents also frequent the paved Roanoke River Greenway for jogging and cycling, as well as the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail ridgelines.

Known as the Capital of the Blue Ridge, Roanoke provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreation integrated directly into residential routines. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve spans over twelve thousand acres with more than sixty miles of multi-use trails, standing out as a premier East Coast destination for mountain biking, trail running, and reservoir paddling.

Within city borders, Mill Mountain Park features extensive nature trails crowned by the famous illuminated Roanoke Star and the Mill Mountain Zoo. Residents also frequent the paved Roanoke River Greenway for jogging and cycling, as well as the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail ridgelines.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thecrouchteam.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: virginia.org

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Living in Roanoke

Framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke—the 'Star City of the South'—combines the clinical heft of a regional healthcare hub with the relaxed pace of an Appalachian mountain city. Anchored by major employers like Carilion Clinic, Roanoke draws medical professionals who want short commutes without sacrificing outdoor adventure or cultural character. Downtown offers an energetic urban setting where loft living sits steps from the Historic City Market, the Taubman Museum of Art, and acclaimed independent dining spots such as Lucky and Fortunato. Relocating nurses seeking quiet neighborhoods with strong schools often select South Roanoke, suburban Cave Spring, or the independent community of Salem. Outdoor recreation is woven directly into everyday life: shift workers can decompress with a trail run at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, hike Mill Mountain Park to view the illuminated Roanoke Star, or cycle the paved Roanoke River Greenway. Practical trade-offs include high car dependency for daily errands, limited direct flights from the regional airport, and visible urban social challenges in pockets of the city core. However, Roanoke rewards healthcare workers with exceptional accessibility, tight-knit mountain hospitality, and world-class trails right outside their front door.

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Roanoke, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.