Progressive Care Unit RN
Petersburg, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position requiring 2 years of recent RN experience, ACLS certification, and the ability to pass an EKG/dysrhythmia exam.

Details

• 29-bed Intermediate Care unit (2E) in a hospital setting, with capacity to expand to 37 beds (including 8 semi-private rooms)
• Patient population includes CKD, DM, CHF, UTI, GI bleeds, respiratory failure/COPD/pneumonia, and sepsis
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3–5
• Support staff includes Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Equipment used includes telemetry monitors, wound vacs, warming blankets, IV pumps, and PCA pumps
• Primary EMR is Epic; additional systems include PerfectServe and Dimensions
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Floating to other MS/Tele units is required

Requirements

• Active RN license — VA state license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Experience with critical thinking, communication, time management, electronic documentation, oxygen therapy, medication administration, wound care/dressing changes, vital signs, IV insertion, NG tube management, and recognizing early signs of patient deterioration
• Experience with advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation and knowledge of cardiac drips preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Proof of address required for consideration (e.g., driver's license, voter registration card, federal tax return, military Form 2058, or W2 from U.S. government)
• 1 supervisory reference required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB (MM/DD) required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration
• Nursys license verification required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• A pass/fail EKG/dysrhythmia exam is administered on the first day, with two attempts allowed — a study guide will be provided
• Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing plans of care, administering medications, and coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
• Nurses are expected to manage patients with multi-system conditions and recognize early signs of deterioration
• Care responsibilities may include chest tube management, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of conscious sedation
• Work environment may involve periods of high stress, fluctuating workloads, and exposure to infectious materials — universal precautions and PPE are required
• BSN preferred
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred
• Adult and geriatric patient population (ages 18 and older)