Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description\n GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petersburg, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: ASAP\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Travel PCU Registered Nurse Jobs in Petersburg, VA | Progressive Care/Stepdown RN\n Travel to Petersburg, Virginia, for a rewarding PCU Registered Nurse assignment in a fast-paced Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. Use your critical thinking, cardiac monitoring, and acute care skills to deliver high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a supportive, team-oriented environment. This Virginia nursing job offers strong weekly pay, night shifts, and the opportunity to grow your stepdown nursing experience while working in a high-acuity setting near the greater Richmond region.Job Details\n \n Position: PCU Registered Nurse\n Specialty: Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown / Telemetry Nursing\n Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job\n Schedule: 12-hour night shifts\n Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week\n Contract Length: 16 weeks\n Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130\n Location: Petersburg, VA 23805\n Start Date: August 31, 2026\n Job Requirements\n \n Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state eligibility\n Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience required\n At least 1 year of acute care hospital experience strongly preferred\n BLS and ACLS required\n NIH Stroke Certification required\n Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiac monitoring preferred\n Ability to care for patients requiring titratable cardiac drips preferred\n Strong critical thinking, communication, and prioritization skills\n Travel nursing experience preferred\n Charge nurse and/or precepting experience preferred\n Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled\n Responsibilities\n \n Provide comprehensive nursing care to Progressive Care and intermediate care patients\n Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans\n Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond quickly to deterioration\n Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry-based patient needs\n Administer medications safely and accurately, including cardiac-related therapies\n Care for patients with complex needs such as CHF, COPD, sepsis, STEMI, GI bleeds, and respiratory failure\n Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members\n Support patient education, discharge planning, and family communication\n Float to med/surg and telemetry units as needed\n Maintain a patient-centered approach while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care\n Why Choose This Travel Nursing Opportunity?\n \n Competitive weekly pay for travel RN jobs\n Work in a supportive PCU / stepdown environment\n Gain valuable experience in telemetry and high-acuity acute care\n Enjoy the historic charm of Petersburg, Virginia, with access to Richmond-area amenities\n \n Apply now to join this rewarding Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel assignment in Petersburg, VA, and take the next step in your nursing career. Benefits\n 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity\n 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.\n \n GHR Healthcare Job ID #509844. 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: PCUAbout GHR Healthcare\n \n For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare\n professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to\n uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive\n compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely\n cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your\n advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and\n consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to\n learn more.\n \n