PCU/Step-Down RN
Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley ARH Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU RN (Travel)

Location: Beckley, West Virginia
Specialty: RN Step Down / PCU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2+ years current experience in TELE/PCU/Stepdown units required.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5 or 1:6.
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred.
• Schedule: 36/48 hours per pay period (no block scheduling).
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Start date is flexible and based on need.
• Candidates must reside within 100 miles of the facility.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a West Virginia RN license or a compact RN license valid in WV.
• BLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate required if not electronic.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – required for all RNs except Psych and True Med/Surg units.
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for RN specialties except OR and Psych.
• Nursing license verification through Nursys within 30 days of start.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant specialty experience (TELE/PCU/Stepdown).
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or approved religious/medical exemption.
• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer.
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer.
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (declinations accepted).
• Annual physical or physician statement within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions.
• Annual drug screen within 30 days of start (specific substances tested).
• Influenza vaccine required seasonally (Oct-Mar) or approved exemption.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within 1 year prior to start.
• If positive TB record, proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire.

Background & Professional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days prior to start including 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG checks.
• Education and employment verifications required.
• Social Security trace, OIG search, EPLS, OFAC, SAM, and National Sex Offender checks as part of background.
• ARH submission packet including cover page, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification.
• 2 professional references required: one charge or higher and one supervisor reference within the last year.
• West Virginia APS/CPS check required for clinical staff.
• Completion of ARH-specific job description, skills checklist, competency exams (including EKG and telemetry), and core competencies.
• HIPAA, patient rights, safety orientation, bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives training required.
• Assignment confirmation form must be uploaded within 24 hours of offer acceptance.
• Employee health attestation form must be completed prior to start.

Schedule & Other Details

• 36/48 hour schedule per two-week pay period.
• No block scheduling.
• Orientation bi-weekly.
• Start date aligned with job need.
• Candidates must reside within 100 miles of the facility.

This position is ideal for experienced PCU/Step Down RNs with strong clinical skills, current certifications, and the ability to meet comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.