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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown in Mechanicsville, VA

Travel RN opportunity in Mechanicsville, Virginia, a welcoming community just outside Richmond, where you can join a cardiac medical step-down team and provide high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit. This 13-week nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for complex adult and geriatric patients.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Setting: Cardiac Medical Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Schedule: Every other weekend and major holiday coverage required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• BLS required; ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation
• Proficiency with lab draws required
• Experience with cardiac drips, BiPAP, insulin drips, and cardiac rhythm monitoring preferred

Progressive Care Unit Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU and step-down patients with cardiac, surgical, renal, and respiratory needs
• Perform ongoing assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with clinical standards and hospital policies
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, manage drips and titrations, and respond quickly to changing patient conditions
• Support patients requiring BiPAP, conscious sedation, and advanced respiratory support
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and communicate effectively with patients and families
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and high standards of professional nursing practice
• Adapt quickly in a high-acuity environment while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care

Explore this travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia and bring your PCU nursing skills to a supportive healthcare team near Richmond. With its convenient location and friendly community feel, Mechanicsville offers a great setting for your next assignment. Apply now to take the next step in your Registered Nurse career.

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.