Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Pulmonary/GI)
Location
Roanoke, VA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Weekend rotation required (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block) | One holiday required per 13-week contract
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Hospitalist PCU setting with a primary focus on Pulmonary and GI patient populations, including adults and geriatrics
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response in a stepdown/PCU environment with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Administer IV therapy, blood products, and common IV medications including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin (protocol), and Insulin (protocol); manage central and peripheral line care
- Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management (no ventilator management on this unit)
- Utilize rapid response and code teams; maintain and apply isolation precautions as required
- Document all patient care accurately using Epic; float within skillset as needed and may work without CNA support
Required Qualifications
- Active Virginia State RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Minimum experience in a PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown clinical setting
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Demonstrated competency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Pulmonary and/or GI patient populations in an acute care setting
- Familiarity with phlebotomy and protocol-driven medication management
- Ability to work independently in a unit environment with variable ancillary support
Why Join Us
- Join a large, Magnet-designated acute care teaching hospital that serves as the region's only Level I Trauma Center, offering a high-acuity, dynamic clinical environment
- First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or advance your travel nursing career in a well-resourced facility