Travel Contract

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

$2,394/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,394/week

Description

PCU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Norfolk, VA

Travel PCU RN job in Norfolk, Virginia offering the chance to join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit focused on advanced heart failure and complex cardiac care. This 13-week nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in acute care, step-down, IMC, or ICU settings and wants to make an impact in a collaborative healthcare team.

Job Details

  • Specialty: PCU / Progressive Care Unit
  • Setting: Mixed IMC/CCU unit supporting advanced heart failure therapies
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
  • Location: Norfolk, VA 23507

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of recent nursing experience required; PCU, step-down, IMC, CCU, or ICU experience preferred
  • Experience caring for high-acuity cardiac and medical patients in an acute care hospital setting
  • Ability to manage complex drips, interpret patient changes, and monitor hemodynamic stability
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit with variable patient assignments
  • Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills

RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality patient care to individuals with advanced heart failure and other complex medical conditions
  • Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, arrhythmias, NSTEMI/CAD, respiratory failure, sepsis, and renal failure
  • Care for patients using advanced equipment and therapies, including LVADs, Impella, and bedside monitoring systems
  • Titrate and monitor vasoactive drips and other commonly used infusions per protocol
  • Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
  • Remain flexible and responsive to changing unit needs, patient acuity, and nursing priorities

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Job?

  • Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing jobs in Virginia
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a specialized cardiac Progressive Care Unit
  • Supportive acute care environment with a collaborative clinical team
  • Beautiful Norfolk, VA location with waterfront access and a strong healthcare community

Apply now to join this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Norfolk, VA and take the next step in your healthcare 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506703. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Norfolk, VA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Norfolk, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Norfolk is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 87°F, and winter lows are around 32°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Norfolk, with options available in various neighborhoods to suit different preferences.
Transportation
  • Norfolk is fairly car-friendly, but it also has public transportation options including buses and light rail for convenient commuting.
Demographics
  • Norfolk is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of Naval Station Norfolk.
Things to Do
  • Norfolk offers a vibrant dining scene, with a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
  • The city has a rich arts and music scene, with numerous galleries and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various water activities due to its coastal location, and there are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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