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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU (Medical-Renal) position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and night shift availability.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in Hospitalist Medicine patients with renal and medical diagnoses
• Serves adult and geriatric patient populations with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• One bed dedicated to chronic ventilator patients
• Unit also functions as an alternative care setting for gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical or procedural patients covered by hospitalists
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
• Floating within skillset is required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia state or Compact RN license; a pending license is accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience in a PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown setting required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip management (without titration)
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Respiratory support experience including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with rapid response and code team activation, and maintaining isolation precautions
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric) and certified stroke center
• Academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, UVA, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• 703 licensed bed acute care facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• Any time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application for consideration