PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Facility: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Hospital System: Carilion Clinic
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU - Progressive Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Unit: Surgical PCU

Job Details

• EPIC experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Patient ratio currently 1:5, goal is 1:4
• Travelers expected to float as needed within acuity levels
• All Return to Office (RTO) requests must be submitted upfront

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License verification (NURSYS verification required for RNs)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – as applicable
• Competency Exams – as applicable
• Core Parts I, II, III (annual updates required for subcontractors)

Required Documents & Compliance

• I9 or attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be within 100 miles of facility)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Pre-Start Education Modules (7.5 hours, to be completed before start)
  • Professional photo for badge (no selfies or filters)
  • Access and Confidentiality Agreement (time sensitive)
  • New Hire Paperwork
  • Fit Testing Form (if applicable)
  • Contract Staff Orientation Manual (review prior to start)
  • Carilion Pain Assessment Expectation (signature required for inpatient RNs)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year (must confirm free from communicable diseases)
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) or clear Chest X-Ray if previously positive, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire (required for all candidates)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination/Documentation (required for 2024-2025 flu season, exemptions allowed)

Background & Verification

• 7-year Background Check within 1 year of start (all locations lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated with renewals
• 2 clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete Employment Application and Skills Checklist (updated annually)
• Transcript/Diploma verification for ER/PCU/TCU, Behavioral Health, and RRTs
• Education Verification of highest earned degree

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications timely to avoid delays in start date.
• Floating within acuity levels is expected for all travelers.
• Compliance with Carilion Clinic’s policies and procedures is mandatory.

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a reputable hospital system with a surgical progressive care unit focus.