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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float position requiring experience across all PCU and Medical-Surgical units and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Work as a PCU/MS Float RN covering all PCU and Medical-Surgical units in a hospital setting
• Assignment consists of night shifts (3x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am) with option for 4x12s upon request
• Frequent floating required, with possible reassignment every 4 hours up to 2-3 times per shift
• Patient ratios average 5:1 in PCU and 6:1 in MS units, possibly flexing up to 7:1
• Epic charting experience is required
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule block
• Must cover one holiday per 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include providing advanced nursing care for PCU and MS patients and responding to rapid response/code situations
• Must be comfortable floating to all related units within the float pool as needed
• Team environment within a large, Level I Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are eligible for consideration
• Must provide two professional references for consideration
• All requests for time off or schedule preferences must be submitted up front
• Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks per contract policy

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required, or pending license with single-state RN status from a non-compact state
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Prior experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Proficient in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes)
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, titrating cardiac drips, and emergency response
• Skilled in managing PCA, heparin protocols, IV insulin, and endocrine/metabolic conditions
• Background in telemetry and stepdown-level patient care, with cardiovascular pre/post cardiac cath experience
• Epic EMR experience is required

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