PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Roanoke, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Location: Roanoke, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), 4x12 available by request
• Start Date: Flexible
• Unit Assignment: Determined by facility need after clinical evaluation
• Patient Ratio: Currently 1:5 (goal is 1:4)
• Floating: All travelers expected to float as needed within their acuity level

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 3 years in specialty based on typical PCU RN requirements (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
• EPIC Experience: Required
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Additional Certifications: May be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, etc.)

Licensure & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license with primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start
• I-9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing (must be within 100 miles of facility)
• Background check: 7-year history within 1 year of start; new check required if 30+ day break between assignments
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree required (transcript/diploma may be accepted as placeholder)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season
• Photo for badge required (professional, plain background)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams relevant to profession/specialty
• Core HIPAA training and safety manual acknowledgment required for subcontractors
• Fit testing for masks within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed
• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• 2 clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete application/resume required
• Radiation badges not provided for new candidates; must be supplied by client if needed

This position offers a flexible start date with a 13-week contract length and night shifts in a progressive care unit setting. Candidates must have EPIC experience and current ACLS and BLS certifications. The role requires thorough documentation and compliance with background checks, licensure verification, and health screenings.