PCU Registered Nurse (Medical-Renal)
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU - Medical-Renal)

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

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Option for 4x12 hour shifts upon request
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Accepts first-time travelers and local candidates within radius
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac: Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drip management (without titration)
• IV/Line: IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care
• Respiratory: Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management
• Rapid Response/Isolation: Use of rapid response and code teams, maintaining isolation precautions
• Experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics, including chronic vent patients
• Specialty care: Hospitalist Medicine patients with renal and other medical diagnoses
• Unit also serves gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical/procedural patients
• Floating within skillset required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU/Medical-Renal)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ years in specialty or higher based on clinical skills and unit requirements
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Licensing & Documentation Requirements

• Active Virginia RN or Compact license required (pending license accepted under specific conditions)
• I-9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Physical exam within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella required
• Flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season
• 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Charting System

• Epic experience required

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and compliance paperwork prior to start
• Candidate must review and acknowledge safety and orientation manuals
• Floating within skillset expected
• Must work at least one holiday during the contract period

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation, providing care in a specialized PCU setting focused on medical-renal patients.