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Per Diem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Virginia Beach, VA

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a per diem PCU Registered Nurse (RN) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This local Virginia nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys caring for higher-acuity patients in a supportive hospital environment while maintaining scheduling flexibility. Virginia Beach offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), intermediate care
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week when scheduled
• Availability: Must work at least one shift per month to remain active in the per diem pool
• Orientation: Must be available for weekday orientation, Monday through Friday
• Engagement: One-year per diem opportunity
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130

PCU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia
• At least 2 years of professional RN experience
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients requiring intermediate-care, progressive-level, or higher-acuity monitoring
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Must be a local clinician available to meet the scheduling and orientation requirements

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a Progressive Care Unit
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, laboratory results, and other indicators of patient progress
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record

Apply now to join our Virginia Beach healthcare team as a per diem PCU Registered Nurse and enjoy the flexibility of local nursing work.

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.