PCU RN
Lynchburg, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Intermediate Care/Telemetry unit requiring a compact or VA license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and at least 1 year of unit-specific experience.

Details

• Work in the Intermediate Care/Telemetry (IMC/PCU/Stepdown) unit of a hospital setting
• Cares for cardiac telemetry, renal, neurological, and GI patient populations including CVA, TBI, and renal failure cases
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Shift options include 3x12 or 4x12 nights (19:00-17:00) or 4x12 days (6:45-19:15)
• Floats to Intermediate and MedSurg units in rotation with staff, with travelers floating first as needed
• Cerner/Oracle Health charting experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active compact or VA RN license required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA and BLS certifications accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the unit specialty required, 2-3 years overall experience preferred
• Candidates with pending certifications will be considered
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy)
• Experience with cardiac drip management, telemetry monitoring, wound care, and IV insulin protocols
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Provide bedside care for telemetry and intermediate care patients including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response
• Biweekly orientation held on Mondays
• 8-10 hours of required training modules completed during orientation and annually
• Scrubs may be any color with a professional appearance; child-friendly print tops and lab coats allowed
• Nicotine-free campus
• Must reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates not accepted
• Expected to work some holidays and weekends in rotation with staff
• RTO must be approved prior to assignment start, with none preferred during the first few weeks
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler