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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: RN in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focusing on General Medicine/Observation
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Floating: Required to float within skillset

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only)
• BLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Experience in Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• Experience administering cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix) without titration
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Competency in chest tubes, tracheostomy care, PICC line management, and medication administration
• Respiratory skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management

Experience Requirement

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; based on clinical skills required, prior experience in PCU or similar units is expected
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Goal 4:1, typically 5:1
• Telemetry monitoring is remote but monitors remain on the unit
• Tele-sitting support available via Patient Care Techs

Scheduling & Policies

• Call-off policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All scheduling requests must be submitted with application

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check: 7-year history required within 1 year of start
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start
• Physical exam: Within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Fit test: Within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• TB test: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year; annual updates required
• Education verification: Highest earned degree verification required
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Other required documents: I-9, Driver’s License/State ID, E-Verify, Residency Declaration (if applicable), Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement, and others as per facility policy

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted within radius rule
• EPIC charting experience required
• Magnet-designated hospital with Level I Trauma Center status and nationally ranked cardiac care

This position is suitable for RNs with PCU or stepdown experience looking for a travel contract in Virginia with a reputable acute care facility. First-time travelers are welcome.