PCU | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Richmond, VA

PCU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Richmond, VA Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Job – Neuro Stepdown in Richmond, VA

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Richmond, Virginia: join a high-acuity progressive care and neuro stepdown nursing team and build critical care skills in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Richmond, VA 23226 offers a welcoming blend of historic charm, neighborhood convenience, and easy access to local dining, parks, and the James River area, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Job
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Unit Highlights: 28-bed neuro stepdown unit with an approximate 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and major holidays required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated neuro experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation
• Telemetry and progressive care experience preferred
• Comfort caring for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

• Provide high-quality progressive care nursing using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
• Monitor and manage complex neuro stepdown patients, including CVA, seizure, and altered mental status cases
• Administer and titrate IV medications and drips such as Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardene, Cardizem, and 3% saline
• Care for patients requiring oxygen support including mid-flow, non-rebreather, nasal cannula, and BiPAP at bedtime
• Manage NGTs, tube feedings, and lumbar drains as part of daily clinical care
• Interpret patient data, recognize changes in condition quickly, and
  ** escalate
  * * concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate safe, effective care
• Support patient and family education while promoting comfort, safety, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidence-based practices and unit protocols

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GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.