PCU Float RN
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Float position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and comfort working across all PCU and MS units.

Details

• Float position covering all PCU and MS units within a large acute care teaching hospital
• PCU patient ratio averages 5:1; MS patient ratio averages 6:1, with potential flex up to 7:1
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, meaning travelers may float 2–3 times per shift
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract
• Epic EMR experience required
• Patient population includes telemetry, stepdown (PCU/DOU/IMC), cardiovascular, and medical-surgical cases
• Procedures include central line care, trach management, non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP), and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Cardiac monitoring responsibilities include dysrhythmia interpretation, titrating cardiac drips, and Rapid Response/Code team participation
• Pre- and post-cardiac cath patient management experience utilized in this role

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Experience in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation required
• Experience with PCA and heparin protocols, IV insulin administration, and endocrine/metabolic condition management required
• Background in telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC) required
• Cardiovascular experience including pre/post cardiac cath settings required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted upfront
• The facility is a 703-bed Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric), Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Hospital is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and includes a dedicated children's hospital