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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 26, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU (Medical-Renal) position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and night shift availability.
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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in Hospitalist Medicine patients with renal and medical diagnoses
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Serves adult and geriatric patient populations with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
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One bed dedicated to chronic ventilator patients
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Unit also functions as an alternative care setting for gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical or procedural patients covered by hospitalists
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
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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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Floating within skillset is required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Active Virginia state or Compact RN license; a pending license is accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Experience in a PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown setting required
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Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip management (without titration)
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Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
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Respiratory support experience including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
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Experience with rapid response and code team activation, and maintaining isolation precautions
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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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Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric) and certified stroke center
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Academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, UVA, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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703 licensed bed acute care facility
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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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Any time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application for consideration
