Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse | Travel RN Job in Petersburg, VA

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Stepdown team in Petersburg, Virginia, where your acute care nursing skills will make a meaningful impact every shift. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a confident, compassionate RN who thrives in a fast-paced telemetry environment and enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. Conveniently located near the Richmond metro area, Petersburg offers a welcoming historic community with culture, charm, and accessibility.

Job Details

• Specialty: PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Setting: Intermediate Care / Telemetry-Focused Unit
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Petersburg, VA
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Unit Focus: Adult and geriatric patient population

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care RN experience required
• Experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Telemetry, or Intermediate Care strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke certification required
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to recognize early signs of patient deterioration
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and titratable cardiac drips preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Comfort with floating to comparable Med-Surg or Telemetry units when needed

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
• Monitor and manage patients with complex medical conditions including respiratory failure, CHF, sepsis, STEMI, GI bleeds, and more
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips safely and accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care team members to support optimal outcomes
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding, comfort, and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient status changes promptly
• Provide care with professionalism, adaptability, and a strong focus on patient safety
• Support a collaborative unit culture while delivering dependable care during night shifts

If you are a skilled PCU Registered Nurse, Stepdown RN, or Telemetry Nurse looking for your next travel nursing job in Virginia, apply now and join this healthcare team in Petersburg today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.