Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Roanoke, Virginia (zip code 24014). This travel nursing job places you in a top-rated teaching hospital's Open Heart/Thoracic PCU/Stepdown unit, offering high-acuity clinical experience and professional growth. Roanoke, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, is a prime destination for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding travel RN assignments in Virginia.

PCU RN Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1910 - $1960
• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Southwest Virginia healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Open Heart/Thoracic PCU/Stepdown
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (extensions up to 52 weeks available)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:45 - 07:15); option for 4x12s
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block or every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: At least one holiday per 13-week contract
• Charting System: Epic (Epic experience required)
• Orientation: 32 hours

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State – travel nurse eligible)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/Stepdown nursing experience (post-open heart surgery experience required)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (required for PCU RN jobs)
• Proficient with Epic charting system
• Ability to float to other PCU or Med-Surg units as needed
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
• Experience with cardiac drips (no titration), IV therapy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Respiratory support skills (nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, non-invasive airway management)

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to post-open heart and thoracic surgery patients in a PCU/Stepdown setting
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and activate Rapid Response/Code teams as needed
• Administer cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, dopamine/dobutamine – no titration)
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Provide respiratory support (CPAP, BiPAP, nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, non-invasive airway management)
• Care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, PICC lines, open wounds/drains, and LVADs
• Float to other PCU or Med-Surg units as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including trauma residents, mid-level providers, and support staff
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic

Experience the best of Roanoke, Virginia—where city amenities meet mountain adventure—while working in a supportive, innovative hospital environment. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patients’ lives. Apply now for this rewarding travel PCU RN job in Roanoke!

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