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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareNorfolk, VATravel
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.

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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

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