Travel PCU RN - $2,769 per week

American Traveler 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Surgical PCU night shift position requiring ventilator experience and an active VA or compact RN license. Details Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) functioning as a stepdown from the General Surgical ICU with bariatric specialty and backup to the trauma unit Night shift, 4x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am Typical patient ratio of 1:5 with a staffing goal of 1:4 Two beds designated for chronic trach patients requiring ventilator care (non-ICU level) Remote telemetry monitoring with tele-sitting support to increase Patient Care Tech coverage Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule block One holiday required per 13-week contract Floating required within skillset across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units EPIC charting experience required Requirements Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required; single-state license from a non-compact state may be considered pending Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS Minimum 1 year of RN experience, preferably at a hospital with 250 beds or a larger facility Strong post-operative patient care experience required Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care Ventilator care experience for chronic trach patients required Experience managing cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, Ketamine) without titration Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, and BiPAP Experience with isolation precautions and PPE protocols Epic EMR charting experience required Additional Information Provide comprehensive care to surgical stepdown patients including bariatric and trauma backup cases Utilize equipment such as ortho equipment, chest tubes, surgical drains, trach supplies, endo tools, PICC lines, and MML Participate in Rapid Response and Code team activation as needed Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period First-time travelers may be considered with strong relevant experience, though prior travel experience is preferred Local candidates accepted, subject to radius-based eligibility and pay rate criteria Candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility are generally not considered local-eligible, with limited exceptions for reduced-rate or single-assignment eligibility Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year gap before returning as a traveler Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by facility leadership Facility is a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine American Traveler Job ID P-750811. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.