RN, Liver Transplant PCU/IMC
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Liver Care/Transplant IMC/PCU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Liver Care/transplant Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Transplant experience required
• Local candidates are also considered

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with transplant experience
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but transplant experience is mandatory
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Licensure & Certifications

• Permanent Virginia RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Certifications required (AHA only):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Other certifications may be required based on unit job descriptions (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)
• State-specific fingerprinting and background checks required (see below)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence check
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification: Degree from an accredited nursing program (NLN or CCNE)
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Q-gold/T-spot or PPD)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required for 2025-26 season

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (~6 hours) during orientation week
• Pharmacology exam, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting at orientation (not pass/fail)
• Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for RNs/LPNs in Tele/Step-Down, Progressive Care, ICU units
• HIPAA and confidentiality agreements required prior to start
• Virginia State Police fingerprinting required for all RNs in Pediatrics, NICU, Behavioral Health, Labor and Delivery units
• Central Registry Search (CPS) required for all RNs in specified units; must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist required

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in Richmond, VA, focused on liver care and transplant in an IMC/PCU setting. Candidates must have transplant experience and hold a permanent Virginia RN license. Multiple certifications, background checks, immunizations, and compliance documents are required. Orientation includes competency exams and training modules. Candidates must complete fingerprinting and registry searches as part of state-specific requirements.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.