Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Stroke/Neuro PCU

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

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) standard; 4x12-hour shifts available by request
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Telemetry Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in stroke and neurology patients
• Joint Commission certified primary stroke center
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5, staffing goal 1:4
• Remote telemetry monitoring with tele-sitting to increase Patient Care Tech coverage
• Floating within skillset required
• IV drips managed include Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, Ketamine

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, preferably within the last year
• Neuro PCU experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, IMC, and stepdown units

Licensure Requirements

• Active Virginia State RN license or Compact RN license required
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with neuro/stroke PCU experience
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required; first-time travelers accepted

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Background check covering 7 years of history required within 1 year of start
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• NURSYS verification required for RN license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (some exceptions apply)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or mask and declination form during flu season
• Professional photo for badge required
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Facility allows one call-off shift per 2 weeks
• Locals accepted under radius criteria
• Must submit all requests for time off with application
• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro/stroke telemetry PCU with advanced patient care responsibilities in a Level I Trauma Center environment.