RN - Charge PCU

This role is responsible for coordinating patient care, supporting nursing staff, ensuring safe staffing and patient flow, and serving as a clinical resource while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to moderately acute patients. The Charge Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a registered nurse who provides clinical leadership and oversight during assigned shifts.

Details

Client Name
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Charge PCU
Job ID
37639532
Job Title
RN - Charge PCU
Weekly Pay
$2182.0

Shift Details

Shift
12 hour nights
Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/24/2026
End Date
11/23/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description

The Charge Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a registered nurse who provides clinical leadership and oversight during assigned shifts. This role is responsible for coordinating patient care, supporting nursing staff, ensuring safe staffing and patient flow, and serving as a clinical resource while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to moderately acute patients.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as the clinical leader for the PCU during assigned shifts
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Assign patient care based on staff competency, acuity, and workload
• Act as a resource for clinical decision-making and complex patient situations

Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care as needed in accordance with scope of practice
• Monitor patient status and intervene appropriately for changes in condition
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based practices and hospital protocols
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and infection control standards

Staff Support & Supervision

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to nursing and support staff
• Facilitate effective communication among interdisciplinary team members
• Address staffing issues, conflict resolution, and workflow challenges
• Participate in onboarding and precepting of new staff as needed

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and resource utilization
• Communicate with nursing leadership regarding unit needs and concerns
• Assist with audits, quality improvement initiatives, and documentation compliance
• Ensure unit readiness for regulatory and accreditation standards

Client Details

Address
600 Gresham Dr
City
Norfolk
State
VA
Zip Code
23500

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