Travel PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine PCU

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

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 3x12 hour shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• 4x12 shifts available upon request
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Call-off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Locals accepted within radius rule
• 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 & Experience

• Experience in Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia management, 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
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Competency in chest tubes, trach care, PICC line management, medication administration
• Respiratory skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management

Unit Details

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 4:1 goal, typically 5:1
• 25-bed Medical Unit specializing in care of acutely and chronically ill adults with complex medical diagnoses
• Telemetry monitors are remote but located on the unit; tele-sitting support available
• Floating required within skillset to other PCUs and possibly Medical-Surgical units

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required
• Background check covering 7 years of history required within 1 year of start
• Education verification of highest earned degree 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
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• E-Verify or attestation required

Additional Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing (must meet radius criteria)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements
• Completion of new hire paperwork prior to start
• Photo for badge required (professional, plain background)
• Orientation Safety Manual review prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs as of 7/10/23)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers are accepted

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; based on clinical skills and unit requirements, minimum 1 year of RN experience in relevant settings is implied

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center with a strong focus on nursing excellence and advanced cardiac care.