Travel ICU/PCU/Med-Surg Float RN
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: ICU/PCU/MS Float (Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Must be comfortable working across all three units: ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical.
• Experience working with patient ratios of at least 1:5 required.
• Floating between units may occur 2-3 times per shift (every 4 hours).
• Weekend shifts required: either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block.
• Must work at least one holiday per 13-week contract.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, an active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license is required.
• Scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be submitted upfront.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience at a large Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility.
• Proficient in:

  • IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line and central line management, blood product administration
  • Management of BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patient care, suctioning (ETT, NT)
  • Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, titrating cardiac drips
  • Responding to emergencies via Rapid Response/Code teams
  • Managing continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols

Unit Details & Patient Ratios

• ICU average ratio: 2:1
• PCU average ratio: 5:1
• Medical-Surgical average ratio: 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Typical shifts: 3x12 hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Option for 4x12 hour shifts available upon request
• Contract length options range from 13 to 52 weeks

Electronic Health Record System

• EPIC experience required

Additional Requirements

• 2 clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (updated annually)
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or mask/declination form during flu season
• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.

Notes

• Must be comfortable working all ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical units.
• Floating between units is frequent and based on staffing needs.
• Weekend and holiday work is mandatory.
• Facility enforces a radius rule based on driver's license address (within 100 miles).
• All scheduling and time-off requests must be submitted with application.

This position offers a dynamic float role requiring strong critical care skills and flexibility across multiple units in a Level I Trauma Center environment.