Telemetry PCU Registered Nurse (Stroke & Neurology)
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Facility: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Hospital System: Carilion Clinic
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Schedule

• Unit: 12 West (Telemetry PCU)
• Specialty: Care and management of hospitalist medicine patients, including stroke and neurology patients
• Stroke/Neuroscience unit is a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Currently 1:5, goal is 1:4
• Floating required as needed within acuity

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• State RN License (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (for all RNs, within 30 days of start)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing; must be within 100 miles of facility
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Residency Declaration Form if working on a compact license
• Background Check: 7 years, must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for renewals
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Transcript/Diploma required for ER/PCU/TCU, ER/Behavioral Health, and RRTs

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Pre-Start Education Modules (7.5 hours) for inpatient RN candidates, to be completed by Friday before start
• Professional photo for badge (plain background, no selfies or filters)
• Carilion Access and Confidentiality Agreement must be completed within 48 hours of signing
• New Hire Paperwork must be completed prior to start
• Fit Testing Form required regardless of prior fit test status (not required for SPTs only)
• Carilion Pain Assessment Expectation signature required for inpatient RNs at this facility
• Radiation Badge: Not provided by Aya for new candidates; supplied by facility if needed

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year, updated annually; or clear chest X-ray if past positive
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination/Documentation required for 2024-25 flu season (with exemptions allowed)

Additional Notes

• All Return to Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted upfront with application
• Floating within acuity levels is expected for all travelers
• Some certifications and competencies may be required depending on the specific unit or specialty; verify as applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized telemetry PCU with a focus on stroke and neurology patients at a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, compliance, and health requirements prior to start.