Travel PCU Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position requiring ventilator care experills and a VA or compact RN license.

• Work in a hybrid General Medicine PCU unit with 10 PCU beds and 2 ICU beds
• Care for vent/trach dependent patients with common diagnoses including DKA, COPD, sepsis, suicide/overdose, chronic respiratory failure, and renal failure
• 2 beds dedicated to chronic trach patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:5 with a goal of 1:4
• Remote telemetry monitoring with tele sitting support to increase Patient Care Tech coverage
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45 PM-7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract, with 2 holidays required during winter holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day)
• Floating required within skillset across PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units
• EPIC charting experience required

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratios required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Required skills:
  
  cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Required skills:
  
  IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Required skills:
  
  medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Required skills:
  
  respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Required skills:
  
  ventilator care for chronic trach and vent patients
• Required skills:
  
  isolation precautions and PPE use
• Two professional references required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care in a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital affiliated with a medical school
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code team activation as needed
• Not recommended for first-time travelers
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year gap before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, with exceptions reviewed case-by-case
• Local candidates may be accepted; radius requirements apply and may affect assignment length, extension eligibility, and pay rate
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront prior to assignment start

American Traveler Job  #P-714537. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.