PCU RN
Roanoke, VA
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

PCU Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step Down | Roanoke, VA | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,960 - $2,063
• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 3

Join a leading acute care hospital as a PCU Registered Nurse in Roanoke, VA. This contract position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated facility recognized for nursing excellence. As a PCU RN, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Scheduling Details and Charting

• Shift hours: 3x12s, nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Charting: Epic experience required
• Weekend Requirement: May be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals accepted. Refer to Submittal Instructions for radius rule criteria

Required License & Certifications

• ACLS / BLS / NIHSS
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state. Otherwise, submission must include an active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license

Required Clinical Skills

• Experience in Tele, PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown settings
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring & emergency response, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response and Code teams, and administration of cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix) with no titration
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Competency in chest tubes, trach care, PICC line management, and medication administration
• Respiratory skills (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management)

Unit Details and Floating

• Ratios: 1:4-5 (Goal ratio is 4:1; mostly 5:1)
• Telemetry is remote, but monitors remain on the unit. Tele-sitting is implemented to provide additional Patient Care Tech support
• Floating: Will be required to float within skillset

Hospital Highlights

This facility is a leading acute care hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, with 703 licensed beds. It is a Magnet-designated hospital, recognized for nursing excellence, and serves as a Level I Trauma Center and primary teaching hospital affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. The hospital is nationally ranked for advanced cardiac care and offers comprehensive specialty services, making it one of the largest and most respected hospitals in Virginia.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our team as a PCU Registered Nurse!