PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Facility: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Hospital System: Carilion Clinic
Specialty: PCU RN (12 West - Telemetry Progressive Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Unit Description:

  • 12 West is a telemetry PCU specializing in hospitalist medicine patients, including stroke and neurology cases.
  • The unit is a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center.
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5
• Floating: All travelers are expected to float as needed within acuity levels.
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC experience is required.

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 RNs, within 30 days of start)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) — verify with facility/unit requirements.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must confirm distance eligibility based on address)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Check (7 years, within 1 year of start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start and updated for renewals)
• 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment application/resume
• Skills checklist (updated annually)
• Transcript/Diploma (required for ER/PCU/TCU and certain specialties)
• Education verification of highest earned degree
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
• Carilion Compliance Checklist and Access & Confidentiality Agreement (time sensitive, must be completed within 48 hours of signing)
• New hire paperwork (must be completed prior to start)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• Carilion Pain Assessment Expectation signature (for inpatient RNs at this facility)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for students/practicum trainees)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB questionnaire (required for all candidates)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation or masking during flu season

Additional Notes

• Local traveler eligibility is based on distance from the facility:

  • 50-99.9 miles: eligible for one 13-week assignment, no extension
  • 0-49.9 miles: eligible for one 13-week assignment, no extension, local pay rules apply
• VA State Police Search will be completed onsite on the first day of orientation for certain candidates (home health, hospice, and specific facilities)
• Radiation badges are no longer provided by Aya Healthcare for new candidates; new hires must obtain badges from the client.

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and stroke/neuro experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a progressive care setting and have EPIC EMR proficiency.