Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,180 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Stroke/Neuro PCU

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse will provide specialized care in a Stroke/Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This role requires a strong foundation in monitoring patients with neurological conditions and the ability to respond to emergencies effectively. The nurse will work collaboratively with a dynamic healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 3x12-hour shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Weekend Requirement: May be every other weekend or 6 shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday every 13-week contract
• Requests for Time Off (RTO): All requests must be included with submission
• Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Floating: Will be required to float within skill set

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response capabilities
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care
• Blood product administration
• Medication administration, including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support, including nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Experience in a Neuro PCU environment
• Understanding of isolation precautions and telemetry settings across various units

Unit Details

The Stroke/Neuroscience PCU specializes in the care and management of patients with hospitalist medicine, including those who have experienced strokes and other neurological conditions. This unit is recognized as a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center.

• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Typically 1:5, with a staffing goal of 1:4
• IV Drips Managed: Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, Ketamine
• Remote telemetry monitoring with patient care technician coverage implemented on the unit

Facility Highlights

This is a large acute care facility with over 700 licensed beds, recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, and holds Magnet designation. The facility is affiliated with a prestigious medical school, ensuring a robust environment for advanced specialty care.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38285804. 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: RN PCU/Stepdown

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