PCU Registered Nurse (Medical-Renal)
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Renal Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring Epic experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a medical-renal focus serving adult and geriatric patients
• Typical patient ratio is 1:5, including care for chronic ventilator patients and hospitalist medicine cases with renal and other medical diagnoses
• Unit also cares for gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical/procedural patients as needed
• Night shifts consist of three 12-hour shifts from 6:45pm to 7:15am, with the option for four 12-hour shifts upon request
• Uses Epic for electronic charting; Epic experience is required
• Required to work either every other weekend or six weekend shifts within a six-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Floating within skillset is required
• Responsibilities include providing comprehensive care to medical-renal and chronic ventilator patients as well as supporting hospitalist medicine and select surgical/procedural cases
• Must be able to respond to rapid response and code team situations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Locals are accepted; refer to radius rules for eligibility
• Must be willing to float within unit skillset as required
• All requests for time off must be submitted with application
• A copy of valid driver’s license and Social Security card may be required prior to assignment start

Requirements

• Active Virginia or compact RN license is required; pending license accepted if from a non-compact state
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications are required
• Prior experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown settings is required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and management of non-titrating cardiac drips
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory support via nasal cannula/oxygen, non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions
• Epic charting experience is required
• Two references are needed 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