Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 12/29/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Roanoke, Virginia

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Roanoke, VA. Join a top-rated acute care teaching hospital recognized for nursing excellence, advanced clinical support, and exceptional patient care. Roanoke, Virginia, located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, offers vibrant city life, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming healthcare community.

PCU RN Job Details – Roanoke, VA

Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Virginia nursing jobs)

Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse, On-Site

Unit: Resource Nursing Pool – PCU/Medical-Surgical Float

Shift: Night, 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45 – 07:15); 4x12s available upon request

Hours per Week: 36

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend up to 52 weeks)

Start Date: December 8, 2025

Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020 - $2070

Charting System: EPIC (EPIC experience required)

Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric patients

Average Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: PCU 5:1, Medical-Surgical 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block

Holiday Requirement: One holiday per 13-week contract

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Virginia or Compact State

Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown RN experience

EPIC charting experience required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS (American Heart Association)

Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration

Experience with central line care, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes)

Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, titrating cardiac drips, and rapid response/code team participation

Ability to float between PCU and Medical-Surgical units; flexible to staffing needs

Comfortable working all PCU and MS units

PCU RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical units

Float between units as needed, adapting to changing patient acuity and staffing requirements

Perform advanced clinical skills: IV therapy, blood product administration, central line and trach management, non-invasive airway support

Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret/manage dysrhythmias, titrate cardiac drips

Respond to emergencies; participate in rapid response and code teams

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services)

Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records

Support patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #434525. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

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