PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (standard), with options from 14 to 26 weeks available by request

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), unit assignment based on facility need after clinical evaluation
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Optional: 4x12 hour shifts available by request
• Patient Ratio: Currently 1:5 (goal is 1:4)
• Floating: All travelers expected to float as needed within their acuity level
• Start Date: Flexible

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with experience in PCU
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience required (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience is required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required (AHA only)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA only)

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid RN license for Virginia (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs (within 30 days of start)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI) – check unit-specific requirements
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, free from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for students)
• Immunizations or titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Must provide I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• Photo for badge required (professional, plain background)
• Completion of orientation materials prior to start (orientation manual not required for inpatient RNs)
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application/resume required

Notes

• Virginia State Police Search will be completed onsite on the first day of orientation for applicable candidates
• Floating and flexibility in unit assignment expected
• Traveler may request contract length between 14 and 26 weeks if longer than standard 13 weeks is desired

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with night shifts, PCU acuity, and EPIC EHR systems, seeking a flexible travel assignment in Virginia.