Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Fishersville
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fishersville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry – Night Shift | Fishersville, VA 22939/n /n Travel RN job in Fishersville, VA: Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown/IMC/Telemetry) caring for adult patients with complex cardiac, neuro, renal, pulmonary, and infectious disease needs. This on-site 13-week travel nursing contract offers consistent 12-hour night shifts in a collaborative acute care hospital environment where your assessment skills and telemetry expertise make a daily impact./n /n /n Located in Fishersville, Virginia (22939) at the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, this assignment is an ideal home base for scenic drives, hiking, and weekend trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains—while still enjoying convenient access to dining and local amenities./n /n/nJob Details (Travel Nursing Contract)/n /n - Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Telemetry (Stepdown/IMC)/n - Location: Fishersville, VA 22939 (Virginia travel nursing job)/n - Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Telemetry)/n - Employment Type: Travel (On-Site)/n - Start Date: 03/09/2026/n - End Date: 06/08/2026/n - Duration: 13 weeks/n - Schedule: Night shift – 12-hour nights (19:00–07:00)/n - Hours per Week: 36/n - Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights/n - Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday; off every Sunday/n - Patient Ratio: 1:5/n - Unit: PCU (3 West)/n - Charting System: Meditech (experience preferred)/n - Scheduling: Self-scheduling/n - Orientation: 24 hours/n - Scrub Color: Black or Caribbean blue/n - Parking: Free parking in any unrestricted space/n /n/nJob Requirements (PCU/Telemetry RN)/n /n - Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in PCU/Stepdown/IMC/Telemetry (first-time travelers accepted)/n - License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state requirements apply)/n - Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS/n - Clinical Skills (preferred/expected): Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management; rapid response/code team activation; heparin protocols; IV insulin protocols; insulin drips (experience with titration preferred); blood product administration; central line/PICC care; oxygen delivery and non-invasive airway support (HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP); isolation precautions/PPE; pre/post cardiac cath and post-MI care; renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management; chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac); tracheostomy care; wound care/wound vac; feeding tube care; PCA/n - Vaccinations: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required/n - Additional Compliance Notes: Fit testing required (must be able to meet fit-test requirements); drug screening required/n /n/nResponsibilities (Progressive Care / Stepdown Nursing)/n /n - Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for acutely ill adult PCU/Telemetry patients with diverse medical and cardiac diagnoses/n - Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update care plans, administer medications and therapies, and deliver patient/family education/n - Continuously monitor telemetry, recognize rhythm changes, and escalate concerns appropriately using rapid response/code resources/n - Manage common PCU workflows including heparin protocols, non-titrated cardiac/vasoactive drips, insulin drips (including DKA), and blood product administration/n - Support patients across common PCU diagnoses such as CHF, chest pain, COPD, PE, conduction blocks, acute/chronic respiratory failure, stroke pre/post care, renal failure, AFib with RVR, MI/NSTEMI, and GI bleed/n - Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners (PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, transportation, unit secretary, and rapid response teams) to optimize outcomes/n - Document accurately and timely in the EMR (Meditech)/n /n/n Apply now to be considered for this PCU/Telemetry Travel RN night shift contract in Fishersville, VA 22939. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 457649. 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 GHR 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.

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