Progressive Care Unit RN
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Assignment length: 14 to 26 weeks (flexible by request)
• Patient ratio: Currently 1:5 (goal 1:4)
• Floating: All travelers expected to float within their acuity level as needed
• Unit assignment determined by facility need after clinical evaluation
• EPIC experience required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI)

Licensure & Experience

• State RN license verification required (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs (within 30 days of start)
• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for PCU roles unless otherwise specified
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Training & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams relevant to specialty/profession
• Annual Core testing or signed HIPAA form for subcontractors
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (not required annually unless gap >30 days)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or mask/declination form during flu season

Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or attestation required
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Residency declaration form if working on a compact license
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
• New hire paperwork and compliance checklists must be completed prior to start
• Fit testing form must be completed regardless of prior fit test on file
• Contract staff orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• VA State Police Search completed onsite first day of orientation for home health and hospice candidates (no action required before start)
• Radiation badges no longer provided for new candidates; new hires must obtain from client if needed

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU experience who are comfortable with floating and working in a dynamic hospital environment using EPIC. The assignment offers flexibility in contract length and requires adherence to comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.