Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU (Pulmonary/GI) position at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated acute care teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and prior stepdown/PCU experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focused on Pulmonary and GI patient populations
• Adult and geriatric patient population with a daily unit census of 27
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Hospitalist PCU setting; no ventilated patients on this unit
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• May be required to work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
• Floating required within skillset
• CNA support is not always available on this unit

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending licensure accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Prior experience in a PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown setting required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience administering cardiac drips (non-titrating)
• Respiratory support experience including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Familiarity with rapid response/code team protocols and isolation precautions
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide two professional references for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Located within a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, 703-bed acute care teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Hospital is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application