PCU Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Roanoke, VA
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position: RN- PCU/MS Float (MUST be comfortable working ALL PCU and MS units


SCHEDULING DETAILS
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• Shift Details: 3x12s, 645p-715a

• Charting: EPIC experience required

• Floating: Staffing needs are Re-evaluated every 4 hours, so traveler could float 2-3 times per shift (up to every 4 hours). May be required to float to CRCH to Inpatient Rehab

• Weekend Requirement: May be EOW or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block

• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes


• RTO: ALL requests must be included with the submission
*Unable to approve any Christmas RTO**



REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
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• ACLS, BLS


REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS
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• Experienced in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration

• Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)

• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, titrating cardiac drips, and responding to emergencies via Rapid Response/Code teams

• Capable of managing PCA and heparin protocols, administering IV insulin, and handling endocrine/metabolic conditions

• Background includes telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC), with cardiovascular experience in pre/post cardiac cath settings


UNIT DETAILS
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• PCU average ratio: 5:1 | MS average ratio: 6:1 (May flex up to 7:1)