Travel Float RN - PCU and Med Surg - $2,185 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU/MS Float position requiring VA or compact RN licensure and PCU experience with frequent floating across units.

Details

• PCU/MS Float role covering both Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical units
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:45p-7:15a)
• PCU average ratio is 5:1, MS average ratio is 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)
• Staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours, so floating may occur 2-3 times per shift
• Weekend requirement of EOW or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract (two holidays required during winter holiday period)
• Epic charting experience required
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• CPI, NIHSS, and Trauma certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in central line care, tracheostomy 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 Rapid Response/Code team response
• Experience managing PCA and heparin protocols, administering IV insulin, and handling endocrine/metabolic conditions
• Background in telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC) with cardiovascular experience in pre/post cardiac cath settings
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with ventilated patients, PICC line management, peripheral line care, continuous bladder irrigation, and feeding tube management preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across PCU and Medical-Surgical units, including cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, and emergency response
• Work at a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital that is a Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric) and Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
• Affiliated with an academic medical school and certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a break of at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period, with exceptions reviewed case by case
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront at time of application
• Local candidates within 100 miles (measured from driver's license address) are generally not accepted, with limited exceptions allowing reduced-rate or non-extendable assignments for those living 50-99.9 miles away

American Traveler Job ID #P-784605. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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