Travel PCU RN - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (General Medicine / Observation)

Location

Roanoke, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block | One holiday required per 13-week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a PCU / stepdown setting with patient ratios of 1:4–5
• Perform cardiac monitoring, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies utilizing Rapid Response and Code teams
• Administer cardiac drips (including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, and Lasix) without titration
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care including PICC line management
• Provide competent care involving chest tubes, trach care, and medication administration
• Manage respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive airway management; float within skillset as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia state RN license or active Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Minimum experience in telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown clinical settings
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be considered for one 13-week assignment with no eligibility to extend; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away may also be considered for one 13-week assignment with no eligibility to extend; candidates residing within 100 miles are generally considered local — please confirm eligibility prior to submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are also considered
• Familiarity with tele-sitting workflows and remote telemetry monitoring environments
• Experience working in a Magnet-designated or Level I Trauma Center hospital setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at one of Virginia's largest and most respected acute care facilities, recognized for nursing excellence and advanced cardiac care
• Supportive unit structure with tele-sitting and Patient Care Tech support to assist the nursing team

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #797997. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others