Travel Step Down RN - $2,873 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical PCU/Stepdown position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring ventilator experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday required per 13-week contract period
• Surgical PCU functioning as a stepdown from the General Surgical ICU, with bariatric specialty and backup to the trauma unit
• Typical patient ratio of 1:5 with a staffing goal of 1:4
• Unit includes 2 beds designated for chronic trach patients (non-ICU level)
• Respiratory support provided includes CPAP and BiPAP
• Equipment used includes ortho equipment, chest tubes, surgical drains, trach, endo tools, PICC lines, and multi-lumen catheters (MML)
• IV drips managed include Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose Dopamine/Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, and Ketamine (no titration)
• Remote telemetry monitoring with monitors remaining on-unit; tele sitting implemented to supplement Patient Care Tech coverage
• Floating required within skillset
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Contract length up to 26 weeks available by request

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ventilator care experience required, specifically with chronic trach patients
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory support modalities including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Experience in Rapid Response and Code team activation
• Familiarity with isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown unit environments
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid Driver's License and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Large acute care facility with over 700 licensed beds located in Roanoke, Virginia
• Designated Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-recognized, and a teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Advanced specialty services include bariatric, trauma, and surgical care
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-735465. 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 - Stepdown

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