PCU Registered Nurse
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

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

Job Description

• Work in a progressive care medicine unit
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required
• Local candidates allowed at the same rate
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all states lived/worked in past 7 years
• Statewide and nationwide background screenings, including sex offender registry
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (NLN or CCNE accredited)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titers and boosters if low)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titers and booster if low)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol (Q-gold/T-spot or two PPDs)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific exams (pharmacology, point of care testing, mask fitting, BKAT)
• Completion of Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search and fingerprinting as required by state regulations
• Must submit required documentation within specified timeframes (e.g., fingerprinting proof within 48 hours of confirmation)
• Two professional references required
• Complete application and skills checklist updated annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates may start with some background or fingerprinting results pending if proof of submission is on file
• No onsite certification renewals; renewals must be scheduled prior to contract start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized progressive care environment with a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio and requires strong clinical skills and compliance with state and facility credentialing standards.