PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Medical-Renal)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Weekend Requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including chronic vent patients and hospitalist medicine patients with renal and other medical diagnoses
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• 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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (valid within 1 year of start)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education Verification: Proof of highest earned medical degree (transcript or diploma) required
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations / Titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines each
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Testing: Required within 1 year and updated annually (not required for students)
• Photo for Badge: Professional photo with plain background required
• Other:

  • Drivers License/State ID with address more than 100 miles from facility not accepted
  • E-Verify or attestation required
  • Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
  • Orientation Safety Manual review and acknowledgment (not required for inpatient RNs)
  • Carilion Pain Assessment signature required for inpatient RNs

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals accepted within a specified radius
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Must include all scheduling requests with submission

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation, caring for complex medical-renal patients in a progressive care setting.