Travel PCU RN - $2,686 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) stepdown transplant role requiring Epic experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Stepdown transplant unit within a hospital setting
• Patients often require arterial line monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, LIP managed vasoactive drip medications, post-biopsy care, and complex glucose management
• Patient ratio of 1:3-5
• Day shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00-19:00
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Required to float within scope of practice per facility policy
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience
• BSN preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and PICC line management required
• Preferred skills include arterial line management, port accessing/managing, starting and maintaining IVs, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with vasoactive drip management (no titration) preferred
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and wound care/wound vac preferred
• Experience with renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management preferred

Additional Information

• Provide care for transplant and stepdown patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions
• Participate in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and use of rapid response/code teams as needed
• Maintain isolation precautions and PPE protocols as required
• Up to 40 hours of RTO may be approved per 13-week contract, with all time off finalized prior to offer acceptance
• First-time travelers considered, with preference for academic medical center or transplant patient experience
• Previous UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days with the facility
• No radius restriction applies to this position

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.