GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/29/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Locum Tenens Night Shift Job in Roanoke, VA
Advance your nursing career with a high-demand locum tenens opportunity as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Roanoke, Virginia (zip code 24014). Join a leading healthcare team on the 12 West unit, a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center specializing in hospitalist medicine, stroke, and neurology patient care. Roanoke, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, offers vibrant city life and abundant outdoor activities—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.
PCU Registered Nurse Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960
- Assignment Length: 13-week locum tenens contract
- Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Virginia healthcare jobs)
- Unit Setting: Telemetry PCU with a focus on stroke and neuroscience patients
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Start Date: October 20, 2025
- End Date: January 19, 2026
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Float: Occasional float to other PCU or Med-Surg units as needed
PCU RN Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Virginia or compact state)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Stepdown nursing experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Strong skills in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, rapid response/code team participation, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and management of cardiac drips (no titration)
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Willingness to work at least 1 holiday during the assignment (2 during winter holidays)
PCU Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical, stroke, and neurological needs
- Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid response/code situations
- Administer medications, including cardiac drips (no titration), and manage oxygen therapy (CPAP, BiPAP, nasal cannula)
- Provide care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, and PICC lines
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
- Document patient care using EPIC electronic medical record system
- Float to other PCU or Med-Surg units as needed based on acuity and staffing
- Participate in self-scheduling and ensure coverage for required weekend and holiday shifts
Apply now to join our Roanoke, VA healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse and make a difference in patient care!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
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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 #408785. 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
About GHR Healthcare
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