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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic medical center, with Epic charting experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications required.
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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a dedicated focus on neurological patient care in an acute care hospital setting
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Patient population includes adults with neurological conditions, including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
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Unit includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
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Patient ratio of 1:4–5
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Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
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Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
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Floating to other units within the traveler's clinical skillset is required
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Epic EMR experience required
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One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
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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
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and participation in Rapid Response/Code teams
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Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
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Experience with medication administration and cardiac drips (non-titrating)
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Respiratory support experience including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
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Experience with isolation precautions
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Comfortable working at a 1:5 patient ratio
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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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The facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital, the region's only Level I Trauma Center, and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence
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Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center with 24/7 neurointerventional coverage and advanced endovascular capabilities
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Affiliated with a medical school, providing an academic teaching hospital environment
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Block scheduling requests can be accommodated; all scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
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The facility may call off travelers up to 1 shift per 2-week period
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted; radius rule criteria applies
