Travel PCU RN - $2,769 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stroke/Neuro PCU position requiring active VA or Compact RN license and prior Neuro PCU experience.

Details

• Work in a telemetry PCU specializing in hospitalist medicine, stroke, and neurology patients within a Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center
• Typical patient ratio of 1:5 with a staffing goal of 1:4
• Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, and Ketamine (no titration)
• Utilize remote telemetry monitoring with tele-sitting support from Patient Care Techs
• Epic charting experience required
• Night shift schedule of 3x12s (6:45p-7:15a), with 4x12 available by request
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Floating required within skillset across PCU, IMC, and stepdown units

Requirements

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Prior Neuro PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse experience preferred, ideally at a 250+ bed or larger facility
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to hospitalist medicine, stroke, and neurology patients on a telemetry PCU
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for emergency situations
• Work within a large, Level I Trauma Center that is Magnet-designated and affiliated with a teaching hospital
• Facility allows one call-off shift per 2-week period
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates may be accepted; radius requirements apply and impact bill rate or extension eligibility
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront with candidate consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-734300. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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