Travel PCU Float RN - $2,178 per week

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Float Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit | Roanoke, VA | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,069 - $2,178
• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join our team as a PCU Float Registered Nurse in Roanoke, VA! This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a leading acute-care hospital. As a PCU/MS Float RN, you will be required to float between all PCU and MS units, ensuring quality care is delivered to patients across various settings.

Scheduling Details:

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Details: 3x12s, 18:45 - 07:15
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Floating: Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, so you could float 2-3 times per shift (up to every 4 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: May be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes (Refer to the Submittal Instructions for radius rule criteria)
• RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: All requests must be included with the submission
• Call Off Policy: The facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required License & Certifications:

• ACLS, BLS
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state. Otherwise, submission must include an active Virginia State or Compact RN license.

Required Clinical Skills:

• Experienced in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in central line care, trach management, and non-invasive airway support including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, titrating cardiac drips, and responding to emergencies via Rapid Response/Code teams
• Capable of managing PCA and heparin protocols, administering IV insulin, and handling endocrine/metabolic conditions
• Background includes telemetry and stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC), with cardiovascular experience in pre/post cardiac cath settings

Unit Details:

• PCU average ratio: 5:1
• MS average ratio: 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)

Hospital Highlights:

The facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the flagship facility of a renowned healthcare system. It is the region's only Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatrics), Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and affiliated with a prominent medical school. The hospital features advanced specialty care, a dedicated children's hospital, and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply today to join our team!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #561196. 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: PCU Float Registered Nurse

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