PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/GI)

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

Shift & Scheduling

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Floating within skillset required
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5

Unit & Patient Population

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focused on Pulmonary/GI patients
• Adult and geriatric patients; no ventilators on unit
• May work without CNA support
• Daily census approximately 27 patients

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only)
• BLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

• Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown settings
• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care
• Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Use of rapid response/code teams and isolation precautions

Licensure

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; implied experience with PCU or similar units required
• Prior travel experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Background check covering 7 years of history, including education verification and various federal/state checks
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit test for mask within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or mask and declination form during flu season
• Professional photo for badge required
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Two clinical references required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Epic charting experience required
• Locals accepted under radius rule
• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated for nursing excellence

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• 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