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PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit | 13-Week Contract in Mechanicsville, VA

Apply for a 13-week PCU Registered Nurse contract in Mechanicsville, Virginia, caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and cardiopulmonary conditions. Join a collaborative progressive care team in a 27-bed Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit with continuous cardiac monitoring, strong clinical support, and a patient-focused care environment. This acute-care nursing opportunity is located near Richmond, Virginia, offering convenient access to cultural, dining, and outdoor amenities in the greater Richmond region.

PCU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and major holidays; a blocked weekend schedule may be accommodated
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with cardiac, cardiopulmonary, and progressive care needs
• Typical Assignment Ratio: 1:3–4, subject to unit needs
• Unit Features: Continuous cardiac monitoring, bedside monitors, and experienced charge nurse support
• Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia, near Richmond

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• At least 6 months of recent acute-care hospital experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a valid compact-state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG examination during orientation and read and verify rhythm strips
• Proficiency with laboratory draws and peripheral IV starts
• Recent experience managing and titrating cardiac infusions, including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, and Amiodarone
• Experience with insulin infusions and BiPAP
• Ability to provide care within demonstrated competency and scope of practice when floating to appropriate units

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments using the nursing process.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Care for patients with heart block, chronic cardiac conditions, cardiac rhythm concerns, chest tubes, and progressive cardiopulmonary needs.
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly identify and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Safely administer, monitor, and titrate prescribed cardiac and insulin infusions.
• Manage patients requiring BiPAP and advanced respiratory support within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice.
• Administer medications safely and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Recognize and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions, including multisystem complications.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide patient education, emotional support, and advocacy to patients and their support systems.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote evidence-based patient care.
• Float to ICU, Medical-Surgical, or Emergency Department assignments when appropriate and within demonstrated competencies.

Apply now to join this progressive care nursing team and advance your Registered Nurse career in Mechanicsville, Virginia, 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.