Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,856 per week in Alexandria, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Alexandria, VA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,856 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Alexandria, Virginia, 22304!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 12 weeks Shift: 12 hours Hours per Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM Experience: 1-2 years of recent Progressive Care experience License: Active Registered Nurse license Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Strong neuro assessment and cardiac monitoring skills Description: This position supports the Adult Inpatient Division. Travelers will be preassigned to a primary unit but will float based on staffing needs. Preassigned units may change during the assignment based on census, acuity, and staffing needs. Must independently read and interpret telemetry strips. Experience with Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin drips required. EPIC experience is required. Prior travel experience preferred. Must meet required ECG/telemetry competency. Travelers should expect to float across various inpatient areas based on staffing needs. Possible areas include Progressive Care/Telemetry, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Medical units, and Surgical/Orthopedic units. Travelers may be reassigned before or during a shift and may have their primary unit assignment changed during the contract. Common diagnoses include stroke evaluation, chest pain, arrhythmias, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, AKI, GI bleeding, and altered mental status. Travelers should be comfortable with CPAP, high-flow oxygen, telemetry monitoring, ECGs, and escalation of rhythm or clinical changes. Scheduling is based on division staffing needs and requires flexibility. Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule. Holiday coverage will be based on hospital need. The ideal candidate is an experienced, adaptable Progressive Care nurse who is comfortable floating. Candidates should be able to quickly integrate into different inpatient teams while providing safe, high-quality care.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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