
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 28% 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, 13 of them in Virginia Beach.
- 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
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem in Virginia Beach, VA
Experienced PCU Registered Nurse wanted for a flexible per diem nursing job in Virginia Beach, Virginia, providing acute-care patients with attentive, evidence-based care.
Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit team as a Registered Nurse providing specialized nursing support to patients who require close monitoring and intermediate-level care. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced PCU nurse seeking flexible per diem scheduling in Virginia Beach, a vibrant coastal community known for its beaches, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere.
Registered Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care
- Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nursing shifts
- Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week when scheduled
- Assignment: Per diem Registered Nurse opportunity with a one-year assignment period
- Availability: Must work at least one shift per month to remain active in the per diem pool
- Orientation: Weekday, Monday–Friday availability required
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
- At least 2 years of professional acute-care RN experience
- At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or intermediate-care nursing experience
- Ability to provide safe, effective patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
- Availability to complete weekday orientation and maintain the required per diem commitment
Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to acute-care patients requiring progressive or intermediate-level monitoring
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established clinical standards
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac status, laboratory results, and other indicators of patient progress
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, discharge planning, and recovery needs
- Accurately document assessments, nursing interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
- Support a culture of teamwork, patient safety, dignity, and compassionate patient care
Apply now to join our Progressive Care Unit nursing team and explore this flexible per diem RN opportunity in Virginia Beach, 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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