Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,016 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

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: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Neuro PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Progressive Care / Stepdown (Epic) | Roanoke, VA 24014 Travel RN opportunity in Roanoke, VA: Join a Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown team at a leading acute care hospital, caring for adult patients with neurosurgical recovery needs, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and occasional medical overflow—including support for epilepsy monitoring as assigned. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced progressive care environment and values strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Based in Roanoke (24014) in Southwest Virginia, you’ll enjoy Blue Ridge Mountain views, scenic hiking and outdoor recreation, plus a lively local food and arts scene—an ideal home base for your next Virginia travel nurse assignment. Travel Nursing Job Details - Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro PCU / Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) - Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Virginia travel nursing job) - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - End Date: 06/22/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - Hours per Week: 36 - Shift: Day shift, 12-hour days (06:45–19:15); 3x12s - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block - Holiday Requirement: 1 holiday per 13-week contract - Unit Snapshot: Neuro PCU / Stepdown unit with epilepsy monitoring support as assigned - Typical Ratios: 1:4 (must be comfortable up to 1:5 as needed) - Charting System: Epic (experience required) - Floating: May float to units within your clinical skillset - Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,800–$1,890/week Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements - Experience: Recent acute care RN experience in PCU/IMC/Stepdown preferred (neuro experience a plus) - License: Active RN license (Virginia or compact/multistate) - Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (required) - EMR: Epic experience required - Clinical Skills: - Telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia recognition/response - Rapid Response/Code Team participation and escalation of care - IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration - Central line/PICC/peripheral line care and infection prevention - Medication administration; cardiac drips (no titration) - Respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway support as ordered) - Isolation precautions and PPE compliance Neuro PCU / Stepdown RN Responsibilities - Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult Neuro PCU patients, including post-neurosurgical recovery, stroke care, seizure/epilepsy monitoring support, and neuro-specific conditions - Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement patient-centered care plans, and document accurately in Epic - Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and intervene/escalate appropriately to support patient safety - Administer medications and ordered infusions, including non-titrating cardiac drips, per policy and provider orders - Manage vascular access devices (PIV/PICC/central lines) and administer blood products per facility guidelines - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, RT, pharmacy, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, and more) to optimize outcomes - Float to appropriate units within scope and competency while maintaining quality standards Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure your next Travel Neuro PCU/Stepdown RN assignment in Roanoke, VA 24014. 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 462825. 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 For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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