PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and strong telemetry/cardiac skills.

Details

• 25-bed General Medicine PCU specializing in the care of acutely and chronically ill adults with complex medical diagnoses
• Patient population includes a wide range of complex medical conditions managed by Internal Medicine Physicians and Residents
• Patient ratio is 1:4–5 (goal 4:1, commonly 5:1)
• Telemetry is remotely monitored with monitors remaining on the unit; tele-sitting is used for additional Patient Care Tech support
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Floating required within skillset to other PCUs and potentially Med/Surg units
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown settings required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, Rapid Response and Code team protocols, and administration of cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose Dopamine/Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Bumex, Lasix) without titration
• Competency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Competency in chest tube management, trach care, and PICC line management
• Proficiency in respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated acute care facility affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Local candidates are accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply