Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit: Adult acute care, caring for patients with elective back surgeries, trauma, prostate cancer, gallbladders, cellulitis
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Additional Roles: May be required to work as charge nurse and precept new staff
• Charting System: EPIC experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Proficient in the use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Documentation & 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 7 years of history, including education verification and various federal/state screenings, required within 1 year of start
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test for mask within 1 year, updated annually (onsite fit testing possible if needed)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year, updated annually; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination documentation or mask and declination form during flu season
• Two clinical references required
• Completed employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update required
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Professional photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Facility allows one call-off shift per 2 weeks
• Locals accepted under radius rule
• Candidate must review and acknowledge the contract staff orientation manual prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Must submit all scheduling requests with application

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation, providing care in a teaching hospital environment with a diverse patient population.