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

Travel Registered Nurse - ICU/PCU Float

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

Job Overview

• Float between all ICU and PCU units; must be comfortable working across these 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 per 13-week contract.
• 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 is required.

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

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state license.
• Experience with EPIC charting system required.

Additional Requirements

• Background check covering 7 years of history required within 1 year of start date.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Fit test for respiratory masks within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Two clinical references required.
• Completion of skills checklist annually.
• Compliance with facility-specific orientation and documentation requirements.

Notes

• Call-off policy allows facility to cancel 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• All scheduling requests must be submitted upfront.
• Candidate must be prepared to float frequently and work varied shifts.
• This position accepts first-time travel nurses; prior travel experience is not required.