Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Mechanicsville, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Mechanicsville, VA

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Mechanicsville, VA 23116 — 13-week cardiac stepdown travel nurse role. Active RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS required. Apply now for this Virginia travel nursing job.

Quick Job Details

• Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Central Virginia; close to Richmond)
• Role: PCU Registered Nurse / Cardiac Stepdown Nurse / Travel RN
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (June 22, 2026 – September 19, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Shift: 12-hour days; every other weekend and major holidays required (may accommodate weekend block schedule)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: 27-bed Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Stepdown)
• Travel Requirement: Travelers must reside outside a 50-mile radius

Why Join Our Healthcare Team

Work as a travel nurse in a modern cardio-pulmonary progressive care unit supporting patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring and advanced stepdown care. Enjoy living in Mechanicsville, VA with easy access to Richmond, local parks, and a friendly community while advancing your critical care nursing skills.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Active RN license in Virginia or a compact state (required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience (PCU, telemetry, stepdown, or critical care preferred)
• Proficiency reading and verifying cardiac rhythm strips; must pass EKG exam at orientation
• Experience with lab draws and peripheral IV starts
• Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone)
• Experience with BiPAP management and insulin infusions/drips
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• No travel pairs/teams accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring in a PCU/stepdown environment
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments; develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips (excluding vasopressors) safely and accurately
• Perform lab draws and peripheral IV starts; monitor patients on BiPAP and insulin drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management) to coordinate patient care
• Float within skillset to ICU, Medical/Surgical, and ED for stepdown or lower-acuity holds as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and promote a positive team environment

Preferred Skills (PCU / Cardiac Stepdown)

• Telemetry and advanced cardiac monitoring experience
• Prior stepdown or progressive care nursing experience
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare setting

Experience Central Virginia while advancing your travel nursing career in a supportive, innovative healthcare setting. This PCU travel nurse position is ideal for RNs seeking cardiac/stepdown experience and competitive weekly pay.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure this Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Mechanicsville, VA. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.