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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Night Shift Contract in Mechanicsville, VA

Seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) for a 13-week night shift contract in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Join a collaborative cardiac stepdown team providing high-acuity nursing care to adult and geriatric patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, rhythm management, respiratory support, and titratable cardiac medications.

Mechanicsville is a welcoming Richmond-area community known for its convenient suburban setting, parks, local dining, and access to the greater Richmond region.

PCU RN Contract Job Details

• Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia, near Richmond
• Unit: 27-bed Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and major holidays required
• Patient Population: Adults and older adults with cardiac, pulmonary, and progressive care needs
• Staffing Environment: Typical assignment ratio of 1 nurse to 3-4 patients; ratios may vary according to unit needs

Progressive Care RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience
• Current RN license in the state of practice or eligibility through a compact license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
• Experience in an acute-care hospital setting preferred
• Progressive care, stepdown, cardiac, or critical care nursing experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency reading and verifying cardiac rhythm strips; successful completion of an EKG examination during orientation is required
• Experience managing and titrating Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, nitroglycerin, and amiodarone infusions; vasopressor experience is not required for this unit
• Experience with BiPAP, insulin infusions, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory draws, and peripheral IV starts
• Ability to float within demonstrated competency and scope of practice, including appropriate ICU, medical-surgical, or emergency department assignments when needed
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments and develop individualized plans of care using the nursing process
• Monitor patients requiring continuous cardiac observation and promptly recognize changes in rhythm, hemodynamic status, respiratory condition, and overall acuity
• Safely administer medications and titrate prescribed cardiac infusions according to applicable policies and scope of practice
• Care for patients with heart block, chronic cardiac conditions, cardiac rhythm management needs, chest tubes, and progressive cardiac conditions
• Manage patients receiving BiPAP and insulin infusions while evaluating treatment effectiveness and outcomes
• Perform laboratory draws, initiate and maintain peripheral IV access, and use infusion pumps and bedside monitoring equipment safely
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers while promoting shared decision-making and patient safety
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and participate in quality improvement and infection prevention activities

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN contract opportunity in Mechanicsville, Virginia, and join a dedicated cardiac nursing team near Richmond.

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.