PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,081/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse – PCU (Ventilator Experience Required)
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift Details
- Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Weekend requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
- Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
- Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
Unit and Patient Population
- General Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 10 PCU beds and 2 ICU beds
- Care for vent/trach-dependent patients, including 2 chronic trach beds
- Common diagnoses: DKA, COPD, Sepsis, Suicide/Overdose, Chronic respiratory failure, renal failure
- Remote telemetry monitoring on unit; tele-sitting used to increase Patient Care Tech coverage
- Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5, goal 1:4
- Floating within skillset required
Required Certifications
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Required Clinical Skills
- Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care
- Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
- Respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
- Ventilator care for chronic trach and vent patients
- Rapid Response and Code team activation
- Isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units
Licensure Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required
- Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- Ventilator (vent) experience required
- Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Documentation and Compliance Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
- Background check covering 7 years of history, including education verification and various federal/state checks, required within 1 year of start
- E-Verify or attestation required
- Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
- NURSYS verification required for RNs within 30 days of start
- Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
- Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, updated annually (onsite fit testing possible if needed)
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- Flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form required during flu season
- 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 (not required for inpatient RNs)
- Two clinical references required
- Updated skills checklist annually
Additional Notes
- Locals accepted under radius rule criteria
- All scheduling requests must be submitted with application
- Facility allows one shift call-off per two weeks
- Floating within skillset expected
- Telemetry (Tele) refers to cardiac telemetry monitoring only
This position offers the opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation and a teaching hospital environment, caring for complex patients requiring ventilator and advanced cardiac care.
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Roanoke, VA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
- Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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