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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Surgical PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring ventilator experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a large acute care facility with over 700 licensed beds in Roanoke, VA
• Unit functions as a stepdown from the General Surgical ICU, with a bariatric specialty and backup support to the trauma unit
• Patient population includes post-surgical, bariatric, and trauma patients, including 2 beds designated for chronic trach patients (non-ICU level)
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, with a staffing goal of 1:4
• Equipment in use includes ortho equipment, chest tubes, surgical drains, trach, endo tools, PICC lines, and MML
• IV drips managed include Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, and Ketamine (no titration required)
• Respiratory support includes nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Remote telemetry is utilized with monitors remaining on the unit; tele sitting is implemented to supplement Patient Care Tech coverage
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• 4x12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Floating within skillset is required
• 26-week contract extensions are available by request

Requirements

• Active Virginia 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 required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Ventilator care experience required, specifically for 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
• Familiarity with isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown environments
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Advanced specialty services include bariatric, trauma, and surgical care
• Responsibilities include Rapid Response and Code team activation
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract period
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position