Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,511 per week

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
StartDate: 8/3/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2448.00 - $2574.00

Travel RN PCU jobs at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA place you in a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, rich history, and diverse neighborhoods. You’ll enjoy easy access to waterfront activities, a lively downtown with shops and restaurants, and a welcoming community with a unique culture. Norfolk offers family-friendly areas and plenty of opportunities to explore local art, museums, and festivals. The area is home to major employers, quality education options, and a strong healthcare presence. As a Progressive Care Unit nurse, you must have at least 18 months of PCU or Stepdown experience within the last 3 years and hold an active RN license. You’ll work with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5 and may float to Telemetry or MedSurg units with ratios of 1:6-7. You’ll care for patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, stroke, pneumonia, wounds, and alcohol-related conditions. Skills in BIPAP, nurse-driven diuretic protocols, peritoneal dialysis, and IV Glucommander are required. Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is recommended. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds high ethical standards in business practices. Apply now to join this Travel RN PCU assignment in Norfolk, VA and experience all the benefits of living and working in this dynamic coastal city.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
Experience: 2 years
Certifications: BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; CERT-NIH Stroke Scale
Holidays: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Float: Yes
Scrub Colors: Navy Blue

Preferred Qualifications
Compact RN License In-Hand
Previous Travel Experience
EPIC EMR

Facility Location
Known as “America’s first region,” the areas of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are not only teeming with history, but also offer some beautifully relaxing beaches. Combine the region’s natural beauty and culture with a prominent medical presence, and you have a coveted location, filled with a kaleidoscope of opportunities. From wildlife refuge parks to a thriving nightlife and dining scene, the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area is primed for fun.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3530522. 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 – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

About AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

 

Benefits

• Company provided housing options
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education