Float RN ICU/PCU/Med-Surg
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a skilled RN for a Resource Pool ICU/PCU/MS Float position requiring experience in all three specialties and expertise with EPIC charting.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Resource Pool covering ICU, Progressive Care, and Medical-Surgical units at a hospital
• Caring for adult patients with ICU, PCU, and MS acuity levels
• ICU nurse to patient ratio is 2:1, PCU is 5:1, and MS is 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)
• Night shifts available; typical schedule is 3x12s (18:45-07:15) with 4x12s available by request
• Assignments are 13 weeks, with options to extend up to 52 weeks
• Travelers may float up to every 4 hours, potentially 2-3 float assignments per shift
• Must be comfortable floating and working in all three units—ICU, PCU, and MS
• Uses EPIC electronic medical record system and experience is required
• Weekend work is required; may involve every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block
• Holiday coverage includes one holiday per 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include patient care in ICU, PCU, and MS settings, managing critical and progressive patients, and adapting quickly to changing assignments
• Resource Pool RNs must be comfortable with rapid unit changes and flexible staffing needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Must be able to meet hospital testing and vaccination requirements, including any specified by the facility
• Work attire must adhere to hospital dress code or scrub policy
• All time-off or special scheduling requests must be submitted up front

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required; pending license considered only for candidates with a non-compact single-state license
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience from a large Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patient care, and suctioning
• Strong skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, titrating cardiac drips, and emergency response
• Ability to manage continuous IV sedation, emergency medication, vasoactive drips, and IV insulin protocols
• Experienced with rapid response and code teams
• Two professional references required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts