Travel Stroke/Neuro PCU RN - $1,930 per week

GLC On-The-Go 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,833 - $1,930
• Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (06:45 - 19:15)
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join our team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Roanoke, VA, and make a difference in the lives of patients in a leading acute-care hospital. We are seeking dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting. This is a contract position that offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

POSITION: RN - Stroke/Neuro PCU

SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING

• Shift hours: 3x12s, 645a-715p
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Weekend Requirement: May be EOW or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• RTO: ALL requests must be included with the submission.
• Call off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2-weeks.
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract. *unable to approve Christmas RTO*
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes, but travel experience preferred
• Locals Accepted? Radius Rule: Yes, locals accepted. Refer to Submittal Instructions for radius rule criteria.
• 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/LPN license.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS

• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Neuro PCU experience.
• Isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, IMC, and stepdown units

UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING

• Ratios: Typically 1:5. Staffing goal is 1:4.
• 12 West is a telemetry PCU specializing in the care and management of hospitalist medicine patients including stroke and neurology patients. This Stroke/Neuroscience unit is a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center.
• IV Drips Managed: Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, Ketamine
• Remote telemetry (monitors remain on unit); tele sitting implemented to increase Patient Care Tech coverage
• Floating: Will be required to float within skillset

HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

This large acute care facility in Roanoke, Virginia, features over 700 licensed beds and is recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and a teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. The hospital offers advanced specialty care, including bariatric, trauma, and surgical services.

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

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a dedicated team, apply now!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #559312. 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 Registered Nurse

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