Travel PCU RN - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Nursing Job – Richmond, Virginia Join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) in Richmond, VA, for a 13-week acute care travel nursing contract. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Richmond, Virginia’s vibrant capital region offers a rich history, walkable neighborhoods, riverside recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130 Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing Setting: Acute care medicine Location: On-site in Richmond, Virginia 23219 Start Date: October 26, 2026 Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 25, 2027 Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Hours: 36 hours per week Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics Typical Patient Ratio: 1:4 Weekend Coverage: Required; approximately 10 weekend shifts during the contract Orientation: 35 hours Openings: 2 Additional Scheduling Information: Candidates should confirm night-shift availability when applying. Travelers may float within their scope of practice as needed. PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Two years of recent Registered Nurse experience preferred; a minimum of one year is required. Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Recent Progressive Care Unit, step-down, telemetry, or comparable acute care nursing experience. Epic electronic health record experience is required. Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, blood product administration, chest tubes, PICC lines, wound care, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management. Ability to care for patients with complex medical needs, including renal failure, and respond effectively to rapid response or code situations. Two professional references required. BSN preferred. Progressive Care Nursing Responsibilities Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting. Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly escalate concerns. Provide continuous telemetry surveillance and interpret patient data to support clinical decision-making. Administer medications, IV therapies, insulin protocols, blood products, and oxygen treatments according to established standards. Manage peripheral and central access, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, wound vacs, and other specialized equipment within scope. Complete accurate, timely documentation in Epic. Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams. Educate patients and families while promoting comfort, safety, infection prevention, and continuity of care. Participate in unit-based teamwork and float within the appropriate clinical scope when needed. Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel nursing opportunity in Richmond, Virginia, and join a collaborative acute care healthcare team. 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 526730. 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. 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.