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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU/MS Float position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic medical center, requiring Epic proficiency and comfort working across all PCU and MS units.

Details

• Float position covering all PCU and Medical-Surgical units within a large acute care teaching hospital
• Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric) with Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, with the potential to float 2–3 times per shift
• PCU patient ratio averages 5:1; MS patient ratio averages 6:1, with the potential to flex up to 7:1
• Patient population includes telemetry, stepdown, cardiovascular (pre/post cardiac cath), and general medical-surgical cases
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday worked required per 13-week contract
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum experience in telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU, DOU, or IMC) required
• Cardiovascular experience in pre/post cardiac cath settings required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and titrating cardiac drips required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration required
• Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP) required
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) required
• Ability to manage PCA and heparin protocols, administer IV insulin, and handle endocrine/metabolic conditions required
• Ability to respond to emergencies via Rapid Response and Code teams required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Must be comfortable working across ALL PCU and MS units within the facility
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• Two professional references required for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility
• Affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, offering an academic teaching hospital environment
• Facility is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center