Travel PCU RN (Ventilator Experience) - $2,059 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Vent Experience Required)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Weekend and holiday requirements apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a hybrid PCU/IMC unit managing a diverse patient population including DKA, COPD, sepsis, overdose/suicide, chronic respiratory failure, and renal failure
• Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms via telemetry, including dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response including Rapid Response and Code team activation
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and cardiac drips (non-titrating); maintain central and peripheral line care
• Provide ventilator care and respiratory support for chronic trach and vent-dependent patients
• Perform phlebotomy and medication administration in accordance with unit protocols
• Float within skillset as needed and adhere to isolation precautions across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown settings

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator care and chronic trach patients
• Experience in a PCU, IMC, stepdown, or DOU setting
• Ability to meet weekend requirements (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block) and work at least one holiday per 13-week contract

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown environment
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring and tele-sitting workflows
• Experience managing patients with DKA, COPD exacerbation, or chronic respiratory failure

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, Level I Trauma Center that is Magnet-designated and affiliated with an academic medical institution, offering exposure to advanced specialty care
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #753013. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others