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

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel nursing job as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Registered Nurse in Roanoke, Virginia. Join a leading acute care teaching hospital’s Resource Nursing Pool, providing expert clinical support across all PCU and Medical-Surgical units. Experience the best of Virginia healthcare jobs while enjoying the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and vibrant Roanoke community.

PCU Float RN Job Details

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Southwestern Virginia nursing jobs)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,880 - $2,020
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (extensions up to 52 weeks available)
• Start Date: December 29, 2025
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15); 4x12s available by request
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: PCU/Medical-Surgical Float Pool
• Charting: EPIC electronic health record system
• Patient Ratios: PCU 5:1, Med-Surg 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block or every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1 holiday per 13-week contract

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Virginia or Compact State); pending license accepted for non-compact single-state
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown RN experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Clinical skills: IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care
• Experience with trach management, non-invasive airway support (CPAP/BiPAP), and chest tubes
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, titrating cardiac drips, rapid response/code team participation
• Experience with PCA, heparin protocols, IV insulin, and telemetry
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

PCU Float RN Responsibilities

• Float between all Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical units as staffing needs require (may float 2-3 times per shift)
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric populations
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform blood product administration
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, respond to emergencies, and titrate cardiac drips
• Provide care for patients with tracheostomies, chest tubes, and non-invasive ventilation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Accurately document all care in EPIC EHR
• Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training as required

Discover rewarding travel RN jobs in Roanoke, VA—where urban amenities meet outdoor adventure. Enjoy hiking, biking, and cultural attractions while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career!

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