PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: Up to 52 weeks (1 year)
• Shift: 3x12 hour days, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• Start Date: Flexible
• Assignment Duration Options: Standard 13 weeks; travelers may request 14-26 weeks or up to 52 weeks
• Unit: To be determined by facility need after clinical evaluation
• Patient Ratio: Currently 1:5 in PCU (goal is 1:4)
• Floating: All travelers expected to float as needed within their acuity level

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for PCU RN roles
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
• EPIC Experience: Required

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required (AHA only)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA only)
• Other Certifications: PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI may be required depending on unit (check specifics)
• State RN License: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs within 30 days of start

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG Checks: Required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions
• Education Verification: Highest earned degree verification required; transcript/diploma required for PCU
• I-9 or Attestation: Required
• Driver’s License/State ID: Required within 48 hours of signing; must be within 100 miles of facility address
• Photo for Badge: Professional photo required (no selfies or filters)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, must confirm free from communicable diseases
• Fit Mask Test: Within 1 year of start, updated annually; onsite testing possible if needed
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire: Required for all candidates
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Not required but mask and declination form required if declined

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment Application/Resume: Required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Orientation: Review of Contract Staff Orientation Manual prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Compliance Forms: Access and Confidentiality Agreement, Compliance Checklist, Fair Credit Reporting Acknowledgment (as applicable)

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float within their acuity level.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.
• EPIC electronic health record experience is mandatory.
• The facility maintains a goal of improving patient ratios, currently at 1:5 for PCU.

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU experience seeking a flexible, long-term travel assignment in Virginia with a reputable healthcare system.