PCU RN
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Location: Roanoke, Virginia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: PCU (General Medicine/Observation)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• Administration of cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix) with no titration
• Central and peripheral line care
• Chest tube management
• Tracheostomy care
• PICC line management
• CPAP and BiPAP management
• Non-invasive airway management
• Experience with Epic

Scheduling and Assignment Details

• May be scheduled every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• One holiday must be worked during the 13-week contract
• Must float within skillset
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• Administration of cardiac drips without titration
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Chest tubes, trach care, PICC line management, and medication administration
• Respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management

Compliance and Onboarding

• Driver’s license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG required within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Photo for badge required
• Access and confidentiality agreement required within 48 hours of signing
• New hire paperwork required before start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist required