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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU Float position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Epic proficiency and comfort floating across all PCU and Med/Surg units.
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Float position covering all PCU and Med/Surg (MS) units within a large 703-bed acute care teaching hospital
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Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatrics) with Magnet designation for nursing excellence
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Academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
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Certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
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PCU patient ratio averages 5:1; MS patient ratio averages 6:1, with potential flex up to 7:1
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Patient population includes telemetry, stepdown, and med/surg-level acuity, including cardiovascular pre/post cardiac cath cases
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
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Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, meaning travelers may float 2–3 times per shift
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Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
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One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
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Epic EMR experience required
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Active Virginia state or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Experience in telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU, DOU, or IMC) required
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Cardiovascular experience including pre/post cardiac cath settings required
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Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and titrating cardiac drips required
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Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration required
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Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes using Emerson/PleurEvac) required
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Ability to manage PCA and heparin protocols, administer IV insulin, and manage endocrine/metabolic conditions required
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Experience participating in Rapid Response and Code teams required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Must be comfortable working across all PCU and MS units
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Two professional references required for consideration
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Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted for this position
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All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
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The facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2-week period
