Outpatient General Surgery RN
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Clinic Riverside 3

Registered Nurse (Outpatient General Surgery Clinic) - Roanoke, Virginia

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Outpatient RN role supporting a General Surgery Clinic.
• Patient population includes general surgery cases such as oncology, endocrine, hernia, gallbladder, colon, pancreas, appendix, emergency general surgery, and more.
• Support includes excision assistance to surgeons or APPs, wound care, lump/bump biopsies, and other related procedures.

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Charting system: EPIC experience required
• Call-off policy: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates not accepted

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required (pending license accepted only if single-state non-compact license held)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA only)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC certifications as applicable by unit
• State License primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs within 30 days of start

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

• Experience in Family Care clinic, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care settings preferred
• Skills include:

  • Interpretation of lab results
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Patient health history, allergies, and vital signs assessment
  • Dressing changes and aseptic/sterile procedure setup
  • Specimen collection (capillary, throat, urine, phlebotomy)
• Ability to support general surgery patients and assist with special procedures

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start (covering all locations lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom 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
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or mask/declination form during flu season

Documentation & Onboarding

• I9 or attestation required
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing (address must be >100 miles from facility)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Residency declaration form if working on a compact license
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with facility-specific access and confidentiality agreements.
• VA State Police Search completed onsite first day for home health and hospice candidates.
• Medication and competency exams required as applicable by profession/specialty.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for Behavioral Health roles.

This position is ideal for RNs with outpatient and general surgery experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Virginia with a structured weekday schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.