Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Facility: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Hospital System: Carilion Clinic
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Schedule

• Unit: 8MPCU (Hospitalist Unit / General Medicine PCU)
• Shift: 3x 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Patient Ratio: Currently 1:5, goal is 1:4
• Floating: Travelers expected to float to other PCU units and potentially Med Surg

Requirements

• EPIC experience is required
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation upfront with submittal
• Local traveler eligibility based on distance from facility (drivers license address)
• Must provide a valid driver’s license/state ID within 48 hours of signing to confirm eligibility
• Compact license holders require a Residency Declaration Form

Certifications (AHA ONLY unless otherwise noted)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for Behavioral Health & ER Behavioral Health Annex
• State License Primary Source Verification (within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (for all RNs, within 30 days of start)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors; HIPAA testing or signed form required, updated annually)

Health & Safety Documents

• Physical Exam within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire (required for all candidates)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or masking during flu season

Background & History

• 7-year Background Check within 1 year of start (not required annually unless 30+ day break in assignments)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete Employment Application/Resume required
• Skills Checklist updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma required for ER/PCU/TCU, ER/Behavioral Health, and RRTs
• Education Verification of highest earned degree required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Professional photo for badge (no selfies or filters, plain background)
• Compliance Checklist and Fair Credit Reporting Acknowledgment (as applicable)
• Access and Confidentiality Agreement (must be completed within 48 hours of signing)
• New Hire Paperwork must be completed prior to start
• Fit Testing Form must be completed regardless of prior fit test on file (not required for students)
• Contract Staff Orientation Manual review (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Carilion Pain Assessment Expectation signature required for inpatient RNs at this facility
• Radiation Badge: New candidates must obtain badge from client (not provided by Aya)

Additional Notes

• Virginia State Police Search completed onsite first day for Home Health, Hospice, and select facilities
• Local traveler rules apply based on distance from facility (see requirements above)

This position is ideal for RNs with hospitalist/general medicine PCU experience, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility to float within PCU and Med Surg units.