
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.83
- Weekly
- $2,190
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,880
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $60.83/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 88 of them in Norfolk.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Vascular and Renal Transplant | Norfolk, Virginia
Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse caring for complex vascular and renal transplant patients in Norfolk, VA.
Join a specialized progressive care team as a Registered Nurse supporting patients with complex vascular and renal transplant needs. This on-site travel nursing assignment is based in Norfolk, Virginia, a vibrant coastal city known for its waterfront setting, rich naval history, cultural attractions, and easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Unit: Vascular Unit
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Openings: 2
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
- At least 1 year of recent acute care or progressive care nursing experience
- Experience caring for patients with vascular conditions or complex postoperative needs preferred
- Experience with renal or pancreas transplant patients, thrombectomies, carotid endarterectomy, or related vascular procedures is beneficial
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in an intermediate care environment
- Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills
PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care patients with complex vascular and renal transplant conditions
- Monitor patients closely, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate care team
- Care for patients following procedures such as thoracic endovascular aortic repair, carotid endarterectomy, thrombectomy, and transplant surgery
- Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating patient responses
- Perform focused nursing assessments, manage postoperative recovery needs, and support care transitions
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, medications, and follow-up care
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record
Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a specialized PCU team in Norfolk, Virginia.
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.
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