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

Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/GI)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• May work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focused on Pulmonary/GI patients
• Adult and geriatric patients; no ventilators on unit
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 5:1
• Daily census approximately 27 patients
• May float within skillset

Required Clinical Skills

• Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown settings
• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Familiarity with common IV medications: Cardizem (no titration), Amiodarone, Heparin (protocol), Insulin (protocol)
• Respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Use of rapid response/code teams and isolation precautions
• Epic charting experience required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Background check covering 7 years of history, including education verification and various federal/state checks, must be current within 1 year of start
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually if applicable
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, updated annually (onsite fit testing possible if needed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunization or positive titer documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form during flu season
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and orientation materials prior to start
• Two clinical references required
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted within radius rule
• Must submit all scheduling requests with application
• Floating may be required within skillset

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation for nursing excellence, serving a diverse adult and geriatric patient population in a specialized PCU setting.