Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU/PCU Float

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our team as an ICU/PCU Float. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working across all ICU and PCU units and possess strong critical care skills.

Scheduling Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Details: 4×12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) or 3×12-hour shifts available
• Charting System: EPIC experience is required
• Floating: Staff needs will be reassessed every 4 hours, with the potential for floating 2-3 times per shift
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the contract period
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted with radius rule criteria
• Requests for Time Off: All requests must be submitted at the time of application
• Call Off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Licenses & Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Pending licenses will be accepted for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state. An active Virginia State or Compact RN license is required for other applicants.

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation & maintenance
• Respiratory support: BiPAP & CPAP management, ventilated patient care
• Medication administration: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac & vasoactive drips
• Wound care: management of surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring: dysrhythmia interpretation & management
• Endocrine/metabolic care: adherence to IV insulin protocols
• Minimum of 2 years’ ICU experience in a large Level 1/2 facility is preferred

Unit Details

• PCU Average Patient Ratio: 5:1
• ICU Average Patient Ratio: 2:1

About the Facility

This position is based within a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and serves as the flagship facility in the region. It is recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and affiliated with a medical school. The hospital provides advanced specialty care and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.