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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU/PCU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Description

• Position: Resource Pool RN covering ICU and PCU units
• Start: ASAP preferred
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Holiday shifts required
• Contract duration: 13 to 52 weeks accepted; up to 52 weeks by request
• Must be comfortable working across all ICU and PCU units
• Staffing office may reassign/floats nurses to different ICU or PCU units every 4 hours
• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 2:1
  • PCU: 5:1
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Large Level 1/Level 2 ICU experience required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with ICU/PCU experience
• Required years of experience: Large L1/L2 ICU experience required (implies advanced critical care experience; no explicit years stated, assume at least 2+ years ICU experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC) - check unit-specific requirements
• State RN license verification required (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs (within 30 days of start)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing; must confirm distance eligibility (must live more than 100 miles from facility to be eligible for travel assignment)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required (within 1 year of start) covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions
• Education verification of highest earned degree required (transcript/diploma may be accepted as placeholder)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming free from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season
• Photo for badge required (professional photo with plain background)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• Orientation Safety Manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• References: 2 clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Work Rules & Notes

• Local traveler eligibility based on distance from facility:

  • 0-49.9 miles: eligible for one 13-week assignment, no extension
  • 50-99.9 miles: eligible for one 13-week assignment, no extension
  • Over 100 miles: eligible for travel assignment with possible extensions
• Christmas time off requests (RTO) cannot be approved
• Must be able to work night shifts and holidays
• Must be flexible to float between ICU and PCU units frequently

This position is ideal for experienced ICU/PCU RNs comfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and strong critical care skills.