Registered Nurse/PCU Float

Job Description

Job Description

Position: RN- PCU/MS Float (MUST be comfortable working ALL PCU and MS units

SCHEDULING DETAILS
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" Contract Length/Shift Details: 4x12s, 645p-715a

" Charting: EPIC experience required

" Floating: Staffing needs are Re-evaluated every 4 hours, so traveler could float 2-3 times per shift (up to every 4 hours)

" Weekend Requirement: May be EOW or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block

" Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

" Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes

" Locals Accepted? Radius Rule: Yes. Refer to the Submittal Instructions for radius rule criteria

" Pending License Accepted: Yes, only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state. Otherwise, submission must include an active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license

" RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: ALL requests must be included with the submission

" Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2-weeks

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
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" ACLS, BLS

REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS
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" Experienced in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration

" Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)

" Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, titrating cardiac drips, and responding to emergencies via Rapid Response/Code teams

" Capable of managing PCA and heparin protocols, administering IV insulin, and handling endocrine/metabolic conditions

" Background includes telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC), with cardiovascular experience in pre/post cardiac cath settings

UNIT DETAILS
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" PCU average ratio: 5:1 | MS average ratio: 6:1 (May flex up to 7:1)

HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the flagship facility of Carilion Clinic. It is the region s only Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatrics), Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. The hospital features advanced specialty care, a dedicated children s hospital, and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.