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

Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/GI)

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

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Call-off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Floating: May be required to float within skillset

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with primary Pulmonary/GI focus
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Census: Approximately 27 patients daily
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• No ventilators on unit; may work without CNA support

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

• Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown settings
• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care
• Familiarity with common IV medications: Cardizem (no titration), Amiodarone, Heparin (protocol), Insulin (protocol)
• Respiratory support skills: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Use of rapid response/code teams and isolation precautions

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Epic charting experience required
• Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Background check: 7-year history required within 1 year of start, including all locations lived/worked
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required (transcript/diploma may be accepted as placeholder)
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination documentation or mask and declination form during flu season
• Professional photo for badge required
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance documents prior to start
• Two clinical references required
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals within the radius rule are accepted
• Must include all scheduling requests with submission

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center with advanced specialty care in a teaching hospital environment.