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

13-week travel nurse assignment for a PCU Registered Nurse in Roanoke, VA — Pulmonary/GI specialty; Epic experience required. Join a collaborative acute care teaching hospital and advance your PCU RN career in Virginia.

Job Details — PCU RN / Travel Nurse

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel RN pay)
• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 — Roanoke, Virginia nursing jobs / Blue Ridge Mountains
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06:45 – 19:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: RMH 8 West PCU (Progressive Care Unit) — Pulmonary & GI focus
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 (Adult & Geriatric patients)
• Charting / EMR: Epic experience required (Epic EMR)
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least 1 holiday during the contract

Job Requirements — PCU RN / Stepdown Nurse

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State) — Virginia nursing license preferred
• Minimum 1 year recent PCU / DOU / IMC / Stepdown experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Epic charting / Epic EMR experience required
• Hands-on skills: cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, IV therapy, phlebotomy
• Experience with blood product administration and central/peripheral line care
• Ability to provide respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, CPAP/BiPAP exposure helpful)
• Familiarity with rapid response / code teams and strict isolation precautions
• Willingness to float within skillset to other PCU or Med-Surg units as needed
• Previous charge nurse experience and Level I Trauma exposure preferred

Responsibilities — PCU Registered Nurse (Pulmonary/GI)

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Progressive Care Unit with emphasis on Pulmonary and GI diagnoses
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies as a PCU RN
• Administer medications, manage drips (no titration), and safely administer blood products
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and manage central and peripheral lines
• Provide respiratory support and manage non-invasive airway interventions (CPAP/BiPAP familiarity beneficial)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Social Services
• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate patient charting, documentation, and handoffs
• Maintain infection control practices and follow isolation precautions for patient safety
• Float to other PCU or Med-Surg units as required and work independently when CNA support is limited

This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a dedicated PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care/Stepdown) with Pulmonary and GI experience who is comfortable in a fast-paced acute care setting. Roanoke, VA offers a great quality of life with outdoor recreation and a welcoming community.

Apply now for this PCU RN travel assignment in Roanoke, Virginia. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume and current licensure to be considered for this Pulmonary/GI Registered Nurse travel role.

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