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

PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract RN position in Roanoke, Virginia
• Night shift: 3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Administration of common IV medications: Cardizem drips (no titration), Insulin drip protocol, Heparin drip protocol, Amiodarone
• Experience with Epic

Scheduling and Assignment Details

• May be scheduled every other weekend or for 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday during the contract
• May be called off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Must float within skillset

Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Cardizem drips without titration, insulin drip protocol, heparin drip protocol, and amiodarone
• Nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Rapid response/code team use and isolation precautions

Unit Notes

• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Primary service line is Pulmonary/GI
• No vents on the unit
• May work without CNA support
• Ratio: 1:5

Compliance and Pre-Start Items

• Driver’s license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Transcript or diploma required for this role
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity documentation required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• 2 clinical references required
• Application/resume required
• Skills checklist required
• Photo for badge required
• New hire paperwork required before start