PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: Flexible, up to 52 weeks (can request 14-52 weeks)
Shift: 3x12 hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
Start Date: Flexible
Unit: To be determined based on facility need after clinical evaluation

Job Details

• Patient Care Unit (PCU) RN position
• Current nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 (goal 1:4)
• Floating required as needed within acuity levels
• EPIC experience required
• No Christmas RTO (request time off) approvals

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, etc.)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience for PCU (no lower years specified)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be within 100 miles of facility)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background check: 7-year history, must be within 1 year of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination documentation or declination form (masking required if declined)
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists
• Orientation manual review prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluation
• Employment application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist update

Additional Notes

• VA State Police Search completed onsite first day for certain candidates (home health, hospice)
• Radiation badges not provided for new candidates; existing badge holders grandfathered
• All travelers expected to float as needed within acuity

This position offers a flexible long-term travel opportunity for experienced RNs with EPIC experience, strong clinical skills, and required certifications.