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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a General Medicine PCU position requiring ventilator experience and an active VA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a hybrid PCU unit consisting of 10 PCU beds and 2 ICU beds within a large acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes vent/trach-dependent patients and common diagnoses such as DKA, COPD, sepsis, suicide/overdose, chronic respiratory failure, and renal failure
• Typical patient ratio is 1:5 with a goal of 1:4
• Unit includes 2 dedicated beds for chronic trach patients
• Remote telemetry is used with monitors remaining on the unit; tele sitting is implemented to support Patient Care Tech coverage
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Floating within skillset required across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract
• The facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period

Requirements

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license; pending license accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Ventilator and trach care experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with medication administration including cardiac drips (non-titrating)
• Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Familiarity with Rapid Response and Code team activation
• Experience with isolation precautions
• 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, Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Advanced specialty services include bariatric, trauma, and surgical care
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at time of consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted