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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring Epic proficiency and a broad range of advanced clinical skills across a diverse surgical patient population.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• 13-week contract
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Patient population spans infants, adolescents, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Surgical specialties include ICU, trauma, pediatrics, bariatrics, breast, colorectal, dental, emergency general surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology
• Epic EMR experience required
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• On-call rotation shared with staff, assigned via sign-up sheet
• Floating required within skillset
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active VA 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 PALS
• Epic EMR experience required
• IV therapy skills: blood products, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
• Respiratory care skills: ventilated patients, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, and End-Tidal CO2 monitoring
• Neuro skills: craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, and stroke scale
• Cardiac skills: antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line management, dysrhythmia management, and CPR
• Surgical experience across ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal procedures
• Monitoring and assessment skills: lab values, isolation protocols, malignant hyperthermia, pain management, PCA, and RASS
• Pediatric patient management experience required
• Pre/post-op skills: EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight catheterization (male and female)
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• This is a 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated teaching hospital and the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients
• The facility is affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application