PCU/Med-Surg Float RN
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – PCU Float (Night Shift)

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

Job Overview

• Float position covering Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) units.
• Must be comfortable working across all PCU and MS units.
• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM).
• Floating may occur 2-3 times per shift, with staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block.
• Holiday requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates accepted within a specified radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with blood product administration
• Skilled in central line care
• Proficient in tracheostomy management
• Experienced in chest tube management
• Competent in cardiac monitoring
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Skilled in titrating cardiac drips
• Experience managing PCA protocols
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Unit Details

• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 5:1.
• MS nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 6:1, may flex up to 7:1.

Scheduling & Policies

• Staffing needs and floating assignments reassessed every 4 hours.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period.
• All requests for time off, block scheduling, or special scheduling must be submitted with application.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with an address within 100 miles of the facility.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals.
• Education verification of highest earned degree; transcript or diploma required.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunization or positive titer documentation for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form during flu season.
• Professional photo for badge (plain background, no selfies or filters).
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start.
• Completion of new hire paperwork and orientation manual review (not required for inpatient RNs).
• Two clinical references required.
• Updated skills checklist annually.
• Complete employment application/resume required.

Additional Notes

• EPIC charting experience required.
• No prior travel experience required.
• This is a night shift position with a 48-hour workweek.
• The facility is a Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation and advanced specialty care.

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