Travel Acute Care Surgery PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift acute care surgery position requiring VA or compact RN license and Epic charting experience.

• Acute Care Surgery Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Minimum 2 holidays per contract required
• Candidates will float within scope if needed

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, with 2 years experience preferred
• BSN preferred, though diploma and Associate degree graduates from accredited schools are accepted
• Epic charting experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and IV therapy/phlebotomy required
• Conscious sedation and telemetry skills preferred
• 2 professional references required

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care to acute care surgery patients including cardiac monitoring and IV therapy
• Complete facility-required orientation modules during the first week of assignment
• Facility maintains a natural nail policy
• Facility is a drug, tobacco, and smoke-free workplace
• Candidates must not have been employed by the health system within the previous 12 months to be eligible as a traveler
• Both travelers and permanent staff must be separated for one year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate with no radius restrictions
• Requested time off must be submitted for consideration in advance, subject to manager approval; no time off granted during the first week of assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-755778. 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:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.