ICU/PCU Float RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/PCU Float

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Float between ICU and PCU units; must be comfortable working in all ICU and PCU units.
• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM).
• Floating may occur 2-3 times per shift (every 4 hours).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block.
• Holiday requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Accepts first-time travelers.
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required.
• Call-off policy allows 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV initiation & maintenance
• Respiratory support: BiPAP & CPAP management, ventilated patient care
• Medication administration: continuous IV sedation, emergency meds, titration of cardiac & vasoactive drips
• Wound care: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring: dysrhythmia interpretation & management
• Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocol adherence
• ICU experience required
• Experience at a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility required
• Preferred: 2+ years of specialty experience

Unit Details

• PCU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 5:1
• ICU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist update required
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and transcript/diploma as applicable
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Compliance with facility-specific documents and orientation requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced ICU/PCU float RN in Roanoke, VA. The role requires strong critical care skills, flexibility to float frequently, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Candidates should have experience in a large Level 1 or 2 trauma center and be comfortable with EPIC charting. Prior travel experience is not required.