Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,018 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro PCU

Job Description

This position calls for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The RN will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care to adults with neurological conditions, including but not limited to stroke management, neurosurgical recovery, and medical overflow.

Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 3x12s from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Call Off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Charting

Experience with EPIC charting is required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Clinical Skills Required

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and care for central and peripheral lines
• Medication administration, including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support including nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Participation in Rapid Response and adherence to isolation precautions

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 (Traveler must be comfortable with a 1:5 ratio)
• Patient Population: Adult patients with neurological conditions
• Unit includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Care involves managing neurosurgical recovery and neuro-specific diagnoses
• Travelers may be required to float to units within their clinical skillset

Additional Information

The successful candidate will join a Magnet-designated institution with a commitment to nursing excellence. This institution offers advanced specialty care and is equipped as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, providing comprehensive care and advanced procedures. The role offers an opportunity to grow and enhance your nursing skills in a dynamic environment.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38266976. 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: RN PCU/Stepdown

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