PCU Registered Nurse (Ventilator Experience)
Roanoke, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Vent Experience Required)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Weekend and holiday requirements apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a hybrid PCU unit consisting of PCU and ICU beds, managing patients with diagnoses including DKA, COPD, sepsis, chronic respiratory failure, renal failure, and overdose/suicide
• Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms via remote telemetry, respond to dysrhythmias, and activate Rapid Response and Code teams as needed
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (no titration); maintain central and peripheral line care
• Deliver ventilator care and trach management for chronic vent-dependent patients, including non-invasive airway and respiratory support
• Maintain isolation precautions and operate within telemetry settings across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown environments
• Float within skillset to other units as required by staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license (pending license considered only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator care and trach-dependent patient management
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, IMC, DOU, or stepdown unit setting
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and tele-sitting workflows
• Experience caring for patients with chronic respiratory failure or complex multi-system diagnoses

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, Level I Trauma Center that is Magnet-designated and affiliated with an academic medical institution, offering exposure to advanced specialty care
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow a travel nursing career in a high-acuity clinical environment