ICU/PCU Float RN
Roanoke, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU/PCU Float

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

Job Description

• Float between ICU and PCU units; must be comfortable working in all ICU and PCU areas.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM).
• Floating assignments may change every 4 hours, potentially floating 2-3 times per shift.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block.
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract.
• Charting experience with EPIC required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Local candidates accepted within a specified radius.
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, an active Virginia RN license (state or compact) is required.
• Call-off policy allows 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks.
• Requests for time off, block scheduling, or special scheduling must be submitted with application.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV initiation and maintenance.
• Respiratory support: BiPAP & CPAP management, ventilated patient care.
• Medication administration: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Wound care: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs.
• Cardiac monitoring: dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Endocrine/metabolic: adherence to IV insulin protocols.
• ICU experience required.
• Experience at a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility required.
• Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience.

Unit Details

• PCU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• ICU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working at a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Ability to float between ICU and PCU units as needed

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Background check covering 7 years of history.
• Education verification of highest earned degree.
• Two clinical references required.
• Completion of skills checklist annually.
• Photo for badge required (professional quality, plain background).
• Compliance with facility-specific orientation and documentation requirements.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Floating assignments require flexibility and adaptability.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as specified.
• Call-off policy limits shift cancellations to maintain staffing stability.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with a supportive team and advanced specialty care units.