Travel Contract

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

$2,097/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,097/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse - PCU (Medical-Renal)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Unit Details

  • Unit: PCU (Medical-Renal)
  • Ratio: 1:5
  • Patients: Adult and geriatric
  • Focus: Hospitalist Medicine patients with renal and other medical diagnoses
  • Dedicated bed: One bed for chronic vent patients
  • Alternate coverage: Gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical or procedural patients covered by hospitalists
  • Floating: Required to float within skillset
  • Facility: Private, not-for-profit, general acute care teaching hospital with 703 licensed beds, the region's only Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric), a certified stroke center, and Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Virginia
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIHSS
  • Experience working with cardiac patients
  • Experience with cardiac drips
  • Experience with the care and management of invasive lines
  • Experience with blood product administration
  • Experience with non-invasive airway management
  • Experience with Epic

Scheduling and Assignment Terms

  • Charting: Charting system (EMR) experience required
  • Weekends: Either every other weekend, or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
  • Holidays: One holiday per 13-week contract
  • Scheduling requests: All requests (RTO, block, and special) must be included with the submission
  • Call-offs: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
  • First-time travelers: Accepted
  • Local candidates: Accepted, subject to radius rule criteria in the submittal instructions

Onboarding Requirements

  • Competency exams as applicable to profession and specialty, including a medication test and pharmacology competency
  • Core testing or signed HIPAA form for subcontractors
  • New hire paperwork, completed before start
  • Access and confidentiality agreement, completed within 48 hours of signing
  • Contract staff orientation manual, reviewed before start
  • Fit testing form, only if fit testing is completed onsite

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

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.

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About Roanoke, VA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
Transportation
  • 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.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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