Provide direct patient care on a hybrid PCU unit consisting of PCU and ICU beds, managing patients with diagnoses including DKA, COPD, sepsis, chronic respiratory failure, renal failure, and overdose/suicide
Monitor and manage ventilator-dependent and chronic trach patients, including 2 dedicated chronic trach beds
Perform cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia recognition and management in a remote telemetry environment
Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (no titration required); manage central and peripheral line care
Activate and participate in Rapid Response and Code team events; maintain isolation precautions as required
Float within skillset across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown unit settings as needed
Required Qualifications
Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license required at time of submission (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Ventilator and tracheostomy patient care experience required
Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
Experience with cardiac drip administration, phlebotomy, and respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen, non-invasive airway management)
Must be available to work one holiday per 13-week contract period and meet weekend shift requirements (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block)
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a PCU, IMC, DOU, or stepdown unit setting
Familiarity with tele-sitting workflows and remote telemetry monitoring environments
Experience caring for patients with chronic respiratory failure or complex multi-system diagnoses
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work at a large, Level I Trauma Center that is Magnet-designated and affiliated with an academic medical institution, offering exposure to a high-acuity and diverse patient population
First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow a travel nursing career in a well-resourced acute care environment