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Job ID: 901560
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (General Medicine/Observation)
Location
Roanoke, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3×12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block | One holiday required per 13-week contract
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a PCU/stepdown setting with a patient ratio of 1:4–5
- Perform cardiac monitoring, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and coordinate with Rapid Response and Code teams
- Administer cardiac drips (including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, and Lasix) without titration
- Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care including PICC line management
- Manage chest tubes, trach care, and respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management
- Float within skillset as required by unit needs
Required Qualifications
- Active Virginia state RN license or active Compact RN license; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum experience in Tele, PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown clinical settings
- Epic EMR experience required
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for a standard assignment; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away may be considered for one 13-week assignment with no eligibility to extend
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with remote telemetry monitoring environments
- Familiarity with tele-sitting workflows and Patient Care Tech collaboration
- Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are also encouraged to apply
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center that is nationally recognized for advanced cardiac care and nursing excellence
- Join a large, respected acute care facility offering comprehensive specialty services and a robust clinical environment