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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC) Telemetry position requiring a compact or VA RN license and prior unit specialty experience.

Details

• Work in the Intermediate Care (IMC) unit of a hospital setting
• Cardiac telemetry and stepdown/PCU patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:00
• Cerner/Oracle Health charting experience preferred but not required
• Float to Intermediate Care and Med-Surg units, with travelers floating first as needed
• No on-call responsibilities mentioned

Requirements

• Active compact or VA RN license required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Candidates with pending certifications will be considered
• Minimum 1 year experience in unit specialty, 2-3 years overall experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• BSN not required
• Skills in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, cardiac drip management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal preferred
• Experience with cardiovascular care including pacemakers and post cardiac cath management
• Documentation of DL and SSN required for consideration
• Minimum two manager/charge references within the past two years required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac telemetry and intermediate care patients, including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response
• Participate in biweekly orientation held on Mondays
• Complete 8-10 hours of required training modules during orientation and annually
• Scrubs of any color accepted with a professional appearance; child-friendly prints and lab coats allowed
• Campus is nicotine-free
• Expected to work some holidays in rotation with staff
• Must reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates not accepted under this radius rule
• RTO must be approved prior to assignment start, with preference for no RTO during the first weeks
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former Centra employees must be separated from the health system for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Floating assignments comply with Joint Commission standards, including proper orientation to new units