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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU/PCU Float position requiring comfort working across all ICU and PCU units with a VA or compact RN license.
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Float role covering all ICU and PCU units within an acute care teaching hospital
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PCU average patient ratio of 5:1 and ICU average ratio of 2:1
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Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
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Staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours, so floating may occur 2-3 times per shift
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Weekend requirement of either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
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Must work one holiday per 13-week contract, with 2 holidays required during winter holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day)
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EPIC charting experience required
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Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required in hand, unless candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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CPI certification preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
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Experience at a large Level I/II trauma facility required
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EPIC EMR experience required
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Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation/maintenance
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Respiratory support skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ventilated patient care
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Experience with medication administration including continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
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Wound care experience with surgical wounds, drains, and wound vacs
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Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
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IV insulin protocol experience
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Previous charge experience preferred
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Provide direct patient care across ICU and PCU units, adapting to varying patient acuity and ratios
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Work within a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital that is the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients
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Facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with a medical school
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Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates may be accepted under specific radius rules based on distance from the facility
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Previous employees, whether per diem or permanent, must have a break of at least one year before returning as a traveler
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Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment at this facility are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period, though exceptions may be reviewed case-by-case
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All requested time off, block scheduling, or special scheduling requests must be submitted in advance
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Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2-week period
