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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/ED Transitional Care Unit position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in an ED Transitional Care Unit (TCU), a 16-bed admission unit where med/surg or PCU-level patients are held awaiting inpatient bed assignment
• Inpatient orders are carried out and admission databases are completed in preparation for inpatient transfer
• Patient ratio is 1:5, contingent on hospital capacity and ED volume
• Day shift schedule: 3x12s, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract
• Floating within skillset is required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending license accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Prior experience in cardiac telemetry, ER holding, or PCU required
• Cardiac monitoring skills required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and emergency response
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, port access/management, and PICC line management
• Respiratory support experience required, including nasal cannula/oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, and chest tube management
• Medication management experience required, including heparin protocol, cardiac/vasoactive drips (non-titrating), IV insulin protocol (titrating), and PCA
• Experience with rapid response and code teams, and maintaining isolation precautions required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric), certified stroke center, and Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• 703-bed private, not-for-profit general acute care hospital located in Roanoke, VA
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• All RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at time of consideration