Job Description

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Richmond, VA\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with this 13-week travel contract in Richmond, Virginia (zip code 23219). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. Discover why Richmond is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant city life, rich history, and scenic riverfront parks.\n

\n\nPCU Travel Nurse Job Details\n

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• Location: Richmond, VA (23219) – Virginia healthcare jobs\n
• Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center, Main 8 West Medical Surgical Care Unit\n
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse\n
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 4/6/2026)\n
• Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:00pm / Night: 7:00pm–7:00am), 3 shifts per week\n
• Hours per Week: 36\n
• Unit Size: 28 beds, including 8 progressive care beds\n
• Weekend Coverage: Required\n
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2020 - $2070\n

\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n

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• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Level 1 Trauma RN experience\n
• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (must be in hand at time of submission)\n
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications required\n
• EPIC charting experience required\n
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred\n
• Ability to float within specialty as needed\n
• Two professional nursing references required\n
• Compliance with facility policies, including natural nail policy and fingerprinting for ER/Psych candidates\n

\n\nPCU Nurse Responsibilities\n

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• Deliver high-quality clinical care to adult and geriatric patients with acute gastrointestinal, cardiac, renal, hepatic, endocrine, sickle cell, hematological, respiratory, and gynecological disorders\n
• Monitor and manage patients using bedside and remote telemetry\n
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias\n
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including physicians, case managers, pharmacy, PT/OT, respiratory therapists, and social workers\n
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records\n
• Participate in orientation and complete required modules during the first week\n
• Float within scope to support unit and hospital needs\n

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\n Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job in Richmond, VA. Experience the city’s thriving arts scene, historic neighborhoods, and the scenic James River while making a difference in patient lives. Apply now to join our innovative healthcare team and explore top Virginia nursing jobs today!\n

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #437307. 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: PCU

About Planet Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Locum, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work,

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