PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Floating: Required to float within skillset to other PCUs and possibly Medical-Surgical units
• Patient Ratio: Goal 4:1, typically 5:1
• Unit: 25-bed Medical Unit specializing in acutely and chronically ill adults with complex medical diagnoses
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitoring with tele-sitting support

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency in emergency response and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Competency in chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and PICC line management
• Experience in telemetry monitoring
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID within 48 hours of signing (must meet radius rule criteria)
• E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (covering all locations lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or transcript/diploma of highest earned degree
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification (for RNs) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• 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, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Professional photo for badge (no selfies or filters)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update

Additional Information

• Facility allows call off of 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals accepted within radius rule
• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Candidates must sign compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing contract
• Candidates must complete fit testing form regardless of prior fit test status (except students)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit in Roanoke, VA. The role requires strong clinical skills in telemetry and stepdown care, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response. Candidates must hold an active Virginia RN license or compact license and have ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. First-time travelers are welcome. The position involves 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday work requirements, floating within related units, and adherence to comprehensive documentation and compliance standards.