ICU/PCU Float RN
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/PCU Float

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

Position Overview

• Float between all ICU and PCU units; must be comfortable working in both areas.
• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM); 4x12 shifts available upon request.
• Floating may occur 2-3 times per shift (every 4 hours based on staffing needs).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block.
• Holiday requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Locals accepted within a specified radius.
• Pending license accepted if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV initiation & maintenance
• Respiratory support: BiPAP & CPAP management, ventilated patient care
• Medication administration: continuous IV sedation, emergency meds, titration of cardiac & vasoactive drips
• Wound care: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring: dysrhythmia interpretation & management
• Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocol adherence
• ICU experience required
• Experience at a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility required
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience

Unit Details

• PCU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• ICU average nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2

Additional Requirements

• EPIC charting experience required
• Must work within facility’s call-off policy (1 shift call-off allowed per 2 weeks)
• Must complete all required documentation including background checks, health screenings, and competency exams prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, free from communicable diseases
• Fit testing and negative TB test required within 1 year of start
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or titers required for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume and skills checklist (updated annually)

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required

Highlights

• Facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital
• Only Level I Trauma Center in the region (Adult & Pediatrics)
• Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
• Affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center

This position is ideal for experienced ICU/PCU RNs comfortable with floating and working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment at a large, prestigious hospital.