Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Roanoke, VA

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