PCU/Med-Surg Float RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU/MS Float (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Must be comfortable working across all Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) units.
• Floating between units may occur 2-3 times per shift (every 4 hours as staffing needs change).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block.
• Holiday requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• Local candidates accepted within a specified radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS and BLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with blood product administration
• Central line care experience
• Tracheostomy management experience
• Chest tube management experience (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Cardiac monitoring experience
• Experience titrating cardiac drips
• Experience responding to emergencies via Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience managing PCA and heparin protocols
• Experience handling endocrine and metabolic conditions
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Unit Details

• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 5:1
• MS nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 6:1, may flex up to 7:1

Scheduling and Policies

• Staffing needs are reassessed every 4 hours, requiring flexibility to float units.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period.
• All requests for return to office (RTO), block scheduling, and special scheduling must be submitted with application.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with an address within 100 miles of the facility required within 48 hours of signing.
• Background check covering the last 7 years required within 1 year of start date. New background check required if there is a 30+ day break between assignments.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Education verification of highest earned degree required; transcript or diploma may be accepted as a placeholder if verification is pending.
• Primary source verification of state license must be completed within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year, updated annually; if previously positive, clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Immunization or positive titer documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form required.
• Professional photo for badge required (no selfies or filters, plain background).
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing.
• Completion of new hire paperwork prior to start.
• Review of contract staff orientation manual prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs).
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted).
• Updated skills checklist required annually.

Additional Notes

• This position is at a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation for nursing excellence.
• The hospital provides advanced specialty care including cardiovascular and telemetry services.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity.