Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Job – Petersburg, Virginia

Travel PCU RN job in Petersburg, VA, offering a 16-week day-shift assignment in a fast-paced progressive care/stepdown unit with competitive weekly pay and strong clinical experience.

Join a dynamic Progressive Care/Stepdown team in Petersburg, Virginia, a welcoming community known for its historic charm, easy access to the Richmond metro area, and a great balance of convenience and small-city character. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a confident Registered Nurse who thrives in an intermediate care environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact with adult and geriatric patients.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Petersburg, Virginia
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Schedule Notes: Expected to work every other weekend and holidays
• Float: May float to Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience required
• Experience in acute care, stepdown, progressive care, or telemetry strongly preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong background in cardiac rhythm interpretation and early recognition of patient deterioration
• Experience with titratable cardiac drips preferred
• Ability to complete a dysrhythmia exam
• Comfort with chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary pacing, and advanced respiratory support
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a stepdown setting
• Perform ongoing assessments and identify changes in patient condition quickly and accurately
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and clinical deterioration
• Administer medications and manage titratable drips safely and in accordance with standards of practice
• Support patients requiring chest tubes, temporary pacing, conscious sedation, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and promote positive outcomes
• Educate patients and families to support recovery, understanding, and discharge readiness
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient care environment
• Adapt to a fast-paced PCU and stepdown unit with changing patient needs while maintaining professionalism and calm under pressure

Apply now to join this rewarding travel RN opportunity in Petersburg, Virginia, and take the next step in your progressive care nursing career.

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.