PCU RN
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,954/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Progressive Care Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Surgical Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse PCU
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Unit
- Stepdown transplant unit
- Patients often have arterial line monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, LIP-managed vasoactive drip medication administration, post-biopsy care and monitoring, and complex glucose management.
Schedule
- Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:00)
- Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
- Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
- Every other weekend
- Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
- Can approve up to 40 hours of time off
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience: 1 year
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Epic
Float Scope
- Must adhere to the facility float policy
References and Application
- Two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
- Complete employment application/resume
Background Checks and Screening
- Seven-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years; international searches required if within 7 years
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
- Education verification through a third-party vendor for highest level of education; official transcript accepted; photocopy of diploma not accepted
- Child abuse and neglect central registry search required only for assignments to 5 East; must be processed within 45 days prior to start
- 10-panel drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start; instant tests not accepted
- Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
Health and Immunizations
- Physical exam within 12 months of start with a signed statement attesting to the ability to meet the physical demands of the position; no restrictions or limitations listed
- Tdap received after age 11; Td recommended within 10 years of Tdap; no declinations or exemptions
- TB: QuantiFERON (Qgold) within 12 months of start, or two PPDs (first within 1 year of start, second within 90 days of start); T-Spot not acceptable
- If TB positive: chest X-ray within 6 months of start, copy of past positive, and annual TB questionnaire
- Rubeola, mumps, and rubella: two vaccines or positive titer
- Varicella: two vaccines or titer; a negative titer requires a declination
- Hepatitis B: positive surface antibody titer, or negative surface antibody and negative antigen titer dated on or after the antibody titer
- Seasonal flu vaccination for 2026-27 by 10/31; no exemptions or declinations accepted
Other Onboarding Items
- Fit testing required for patient-facing roles, completed onsite if required for the unit
- Review and initial professional appearance guidelines and traveler compliance documents
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
9 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Charlottesville, VA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Charlottesville, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charlottesville is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85-88°F, and winter lows range from 24-27°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Charlottesville, and they can be found with some ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Charlottesville is car-friendly, but public transportation options are somewhat limited.
- Charlottesville has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charlottesville offers a variety of activities including trendy coffee shops, outdoor eateries, indie music concerts, hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, and exploring the historical sites related to Thomas Jefferson's legacy.
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