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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Roanoke, Virginia — seeking an experienced PCU/Stepdown Travel RN with EPIC, ACLS, and telemetry skills to start May 11, 2026. Join a top acute care teaching hospital in the Blue Ridge Mountains for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity.

Job Details — Travel Nurse / PCU RN

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Roanoke, Virginia travel nursing)
• Assignment Type: Travel, On-Site (Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse)
• Unit: Resource Nursing Pool (PCU / Medical-Surgical Float)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026 (Immediate start)
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hours (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Charting / EMR: EPIC
• Orientation: 24 hours

Qualifications (PCU / Stepdown RN Requirements)

• Active RN license — Virginia or Compact State (registered nurse license)
• Minimum 2 years recent PCU / stepdown / telemetry experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC charting and documentation
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (CPAP / BiPAP, chest tubes)
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and titrating cardiac drips
• Experience with PCA, heparin protocols, and IV insulin administration
• Telemetry and stepdown-level care background required
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities — PCU Float RN / Travel Registered Nurse

• Float between PCU 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
• Manage typical PCU patient ratios (average 5:1 in PCU; 6:1 in MS) with flexibility as needed
• Perform advanced clinical skills including cardiac monitoring, central line management, and rapid response / code participation
• Administer medications and blood products and manage complex protocols (PCA, heparin, IV insulin)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Case Management
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Complete required orientation and facility modules during the first week
• Work at least one holiday during the 13-week contract

Why This Travel Nursing Job — Roanoke, VA

Join a supportive acute care teaching hospital in Roanoke — a vibrant city in the Blue Ridge Mountains offering outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and welcoming communities. This PCU RN travel position is ideal for experienced telemetry/stepdown nurses seeking a flexible travel nursing assignment in Virginia.

Apply now to be considered for this Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Roanoke, VA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career!

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