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

PCU Registered Nurse (Stepdown RN) Travel Job in Petersburg, Virginia

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown team in Petersburg, VA, and put your acute care nursing skills to work in a fast-paced intermediate care setting. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity offers hands-on experience with telemetry, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and high-acuity adult and geriatric patient care. Enjoy the historic charm of Petersburg and easy access to the greater Richmond, Virginia area.

Job Details

• Position: PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Petersburg, Virginia
• Start Date: 8/3/2026
• End Date: 11/2/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday expected
• Unit Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care
• Floating: May float to Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state eligibility
• At least 1 year of RN experience required
• Recent stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or acute care experience strongly preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• BLS required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• NIH Stroke certification required
• Strong dysrhythmia recognition and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with critical thinking and early recognition of patient deterioration
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions
• Perform thorough assessments, identify priority needs, and develop individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with clinical standards and policy
• Monitor telemetry, recognize rhythm changes, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Care for patients receiving titratable cardiac drips, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP support
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy teams, and support staff to coordinate patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and recovery goals
• Support safe, compassionate care for patients with conditions such as CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, COPD, STEMI, GI bleeds, and diabetes-related complications
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and quality outcomes throughout every shift

Apply now for this rewarding Virginia nursing job and join a dedicated progressive care healthcare team in Petersburg today!

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.