Travel PCU RN - $2,038 per week

American Traveler 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) requiring VA or compact RN licensure and prior PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within an acute care teaching hospital
• Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine patients with renal and other medical diagnoses, plus one bed dedicated to chronic vent patients
• Also serves as an alternative unit for gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and other surgical or procedural patients
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45pm-7:15am
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Epic charting experience required
• Floating required within skillset

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for single-state, non-compact candidates)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, 2 years preferred
• Experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip management (without titration)
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with rapid response/code teams and isolation precautions/PPE
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU patients including cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and respiratory support
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period
• Must work 1 holiday per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; radius-based eligibility and bill rate rules apply based on distance from the facility
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, with limited exceptions reviewed case-by-case
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted in advance
• Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric), certified stroke center, and Magnet-designated for nursing excellence

American Traveler Job ID #P-759817. 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: 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.