PCU | RN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Pulmonary/GI - Night Shift - Travel Nurse - Roanoke, VA


Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU Pulmonary/GI - Night shift in Roanoke, VA. 13-week contract at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center.


Join an award-winning team in Roanoke, Virginia (zip 24014) as a PCU Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nursing contract places you at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Roanoke, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a blend of vibrant city amenities, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community-ideal for travel nurses and registered nurses seeking Virginia nursing jobs.


Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1800-$1890 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Roanoke, VA (24014) - Virginia travel nurse opportunity
• Setting: Hospitalist PCU (Progressive Care Unit) with primary Pulmonary/GI focus - stepdown/intermediate care
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (4/20/2026 - 7/20/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15), 3 shifts per week - Night Shift RN role
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 (PCU nurse staffing)
• Orientation: 32 hours
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least 1 holiday during the 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State) - Registered Nurse credential required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in PCU / DOU / IMC / Stepdown or similar progressive care settings
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Epic electronic charting experience required (Epic EMR)
• Proven skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Competence in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support experience: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Ability to float within skillset to other PCU or Medical-Surgical units as needed
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Monitor and manage patients with pulmonary and gastrointestinal (GI) diagnoses
• Interpret and manage cardiac rhythms; respond to code and rapid response situations
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products safely and accurately
• Provide respiratory support and manage non-invasive airway interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Adhere to isolation precautions, infection control, and PPE protocols
• Float to other PCU or Medical-Surgical units as required by patient census

Why Apply

• Work at a Magnet-designated hospital and Level I Trauma Center - strong professional development for RNs
• Opportunity to build specialized experience in Pulmonary and GI progressive care
• Competitive weekly estimated pay and standard travel nurse benefits
• Experience Epic EMR and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team

Ready to advance your career as a PCU travel nurse in Roanoke, VA? Apply now to be considered for this Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU (Pulmonary/GI) night shift travel contract. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient care!


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.