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 in Richmond, Virginia (zip code 23219). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing exceptional patient care on the Acute Care Surgery unit. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work with a diverse surgical patient population in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. Discover why Richmond is a top destination for Virginia nursing jobs—enjoy its vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and scenic riverfront parks during your assignment.

PCU RN Job Details – Richmond, VA

• Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Virginia healthcare job)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN, On-Site
• Unit: Acute Care Surgery (PCU/Med-Surg Blended Unit)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 4/6/2026)
• Patient Ratios: PCU 1:4, Med-Surg 1:6
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 16 hours plus online modules (average 6 hours)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1880-$2020

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state (required at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or acute care RN experience (2 years preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation, IV initiation/maintenance, telemetry, and conscious sedation
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Previous charge nurse and Level 1 Trauma Center experience preferred
• Ability to float within scope as needed
• Two professional nursing references required

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult surgical patients, including bariatric, colorectal, plastic, urology, and oncology cases
• Monitor and manage patients undergoing specialized procedures (e.g., Continuous Bladder Irrigation, flaps, microsurgery, HIPEC, Whipple procedures, leech therapy)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, radiology, pharmacy, social services)
• Utilize Epic EHR for accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in self-scheduling and provide weekend coverage as required
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, including natural nail policy and orientation completion
• Provide compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment

Apply now to join our Richmond, VA healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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