Surgical PCU Registered Nurse (Ventilator Experience)
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Roanoke, VA, with ventilator experience required.

Details

• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Typical patient ratio is 1:5, with a staffing goal of 1:4
• Unit functions as a stepdown from the General Surgical ICU, with a bariatric specialty and backup support to the trauma unit
• Includes 2 beds designated for chronic trach patients (non-ICU level)
• Respiratory support modalities in use include CPAP, BiPAP, nasal cannula, and supplemental oxygen
• Equipment in use includes ortho equipment, chest tubes, surgical drains, trach, endo tools, PICC lines, and MML
• IV drips managed on unit include Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose Dopamine/Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, and Ketamine (no titration)
• Remote telemetry monitoring with tele sitting implemented to support Patient Care Tech coverage
• Floating required within skillset
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; experience at a hospital with 250+ beds strongly preferred
• Strong post-operative patient care experience required
• Ventilator care experience required, specifically with chronic trach patients
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Familiarity with isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Epic EMR experience required
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Large acute care facility with 700+ licensed beds, designated as a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet facility, and academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Advanced specialty services include bariatric, trauma, and surgical care
• Experience in telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown unit settings is applicable to this role
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required; first-time travelers with strong experience at a comparable facility will be considered
• Local candidates are accepted
• Rapid Response and Code team activation is part of the role's responsibilities