Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PCU position requiring Epic experience and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a focus on medical-renal patients
• Provides care to adult and geriatric patients including chronic vent, hospitalist medicine, and renal cases
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Serves as an alternative unit for gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical or procedural patients
• Night shifts: 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15), with option for 4x12s upon request
• Weekend requirement may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Charting is done using Epic (Epic experience required)
• Required to float within skillset
• Responsible for managing adults and geriatric patients with various acute and chronic diagnoses
• Care often includes chronic vent patients and those with complex renal or medical needs
• Participates in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Team structure includes support from hospitalist medicine and various surgical specialties
• Must provide care under isolation precautions when needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• All requests for time off and special scheduling must be made in advance
• Must work at least one holiday during the contract
• Two references are required for consideration

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required; pending license accepted if applicant holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings required
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and non-titrating cardiac drips
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line management skills required
• Experience providing respiratory support and non-invasive airway management
• Familiarity with rapid response and isolation protocols

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