Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Salem, VA
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,203/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

3% higher than average Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse pay in Virginia

Estimated total pay

$2,203/week

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Progressive Care Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse or Stepdown Nurse (2 years)

License

Virginia Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other qualifications

References

At least 2 references

Description

Description
As a PCU RN, you'll provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment. You'll monitor patients post-surgery, manage cardiac drips, and ensure effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference during critical recovery phases.

Highlights

Night shift with guaranteed hours
2+ years of PCU experience required
Opportunity to provide critical post-surgery care

Requirements

2+ years of PCU experience
Chest tube management experience
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients

Slate Healthcare Job ID #37f2da8b-17fa-459a-b1a9-fd136cd8062c. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.3rating(21 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

Anonymous

DOU - Direct Observation Unit (RN)

5.0rating

Pros

I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.

Cons

None

Review of Akash Punnu on Aug 1, 2026

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

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About

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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