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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with this 13-week travel contract in Richmond, Virginia (zip code 23219). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. Discover why Richmond is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant city life, rich history, and scenic riverfront parks.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Richmond, VA (23219) – Virginia healthcare jobs
• Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center, Main 8 West Medical Surgical Care Unit
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 4/6/2026)
• Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:00pm / Night: 7:00pm–7:00am), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit Size: 28 beds, including 8 progressive care beds
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2020 - $2070

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Level 1 Trauma RN experience
• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (must be in hand at time of submission)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred
• Ability to float within specialty as needed
• Two professional nursing references required
• Compliance with facility policies, including natural nail policy and fingerprinting for ER/Psych candidates

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to adult and geriatric patients with acute gastrointestinal, cardiac, renal, hepatic, endocrine, sickle cell, hematological, respiratory, and gynecological disorders
• Monitor and manage patients using bedside and remote telemetry
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including physicians, case managers, pharmacy, PT/OT, respiratory therapists, and social workers
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Participate in orientation and complete required modules during the first week
• Float within scope to support unit and hospital needs

Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job in Richmond, VA. Experience the city’s thriving arts scene, historic neighborhoods, and the scenic James River while making a difference in patient lives. Apply now to join our innovative healthcare team and explore top Virginia nursing jobs today!

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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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