PCU Registered Nurse (Pulmonary/GI)
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity: PCU Float RN at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center in Roanoke, VA — 13-week contract, nights, Epic experience required. Join our healthcare team today.

Join an award-winning healthcare team in Roanoke, VA as a PCU Float RN. This role is ideal for an experienced PCU/stepdown or telemetry nurse seeking travel nursing jobs in Virginia. Work in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center known for nursing excellence and advanced specialty care. Roanoke sits in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a vibrant downtown, parks, and a welcoming community—an excellent place to live and work during your contract.

Job Details

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Roanoke, Virginia; Virginia nursing jobs; travel nursing)
• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / PCU Float RN / Telemetry Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 17, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15) — Night shift travel RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Resource Nursing Pool (PCU/MS Float) — stepdown/med-surg float role
• Charting: Epic (Epic experience required)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State) — eligible for travel nursing in VA
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes)
• Competence in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and titrating cardiac drips
• Ability and willingness to float between PCU and Med-Surg units; frequent floating expected (every ~4 hours possible)
• Comfortable working on a Rapid Response/Code team and responding to emergencies
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU/stepdown and Med-Surg settings
• Float between units based on staffing needs (potentially 2–3 times per shift) as a PCU float RN
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and monitor patient responses, including blood products
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, titrate cardiac drips, and respond to emergencies as part of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Manage PCA and heparin protocols, IV insulin, and care for endocrine/metabolic conditions
• Provide care for pre/post cardiac cath patients and those requiring telemetry/stepdown-level care
• Perform central line and trach care, support non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), and assist with chest tube management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, Pharmacy, and Social Services to coordinate patient care
• Document all care accurately and promptly in Epic
• Work at least one holiday during the contract and complete required orientation/module training in the first week

Why Join Our Team

• Work at a Magnet-recognized hospital with a strong focus on nursing excellence and professional development
• Gain diverse PCU/telemetry and stepdown experience in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center
• Supportive environment for travel nurses with Epic charting and structured orientation

Apply now to be a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / Travel RN in Roanoke, VA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career in Virginia. Questions? Contact our recruiter or submit your application through the job posting.

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