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

Registered Nurse (PCU/MS Float) - Travel/Contract

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position and Scheduling Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, PCU/MS Float (must be comfortable working all PCU and MS units)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Floating: May float 2-3 times per shift (every 4 hours based on staffing needs)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Locals accepted with radius rule applied
• Pending license accepted if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required
• Call-off policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Special scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; Christmas time off requests cannot be accommodated

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Central line care, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes)
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, titrating cardiac drips
• Responding to emergencies via Rapid Response/Code teams
• Managing PCA and heparin protocols, administering IV insulin, and handling endocrine/metabolic conditions
• Experience with telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC)
• Cardiovascular experience in pre/post cardiac catheterization settings

Unit Details

• PCU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 5:1
• MS average nurse-to-patient ratio: 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)

Facility Highlights

• 703-bed acute care teaching hospital
• Only Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatrics) in the region
• Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
• Affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Advanced specialty care including a dedicated children’s hospital
• Certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center

Important Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing (must meet radius criteria)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Background check: 7-year history within 1 year of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or mask/declination form during flu season
• Two clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Orientation Safety Manual must be reviewed prior to start
• Photo for badge required (professional quality, plain background)
• Some facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start
• No Christmas time off requests accommodated

This position is ideal for RNs comfortable with floating between PCU and MS units, working night shifts, and managing a diverse patient population requiring telemetry and stepdown care skills.