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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Job – Neuro Stepdown in Richmond, VA

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Richmond, Virginia: join a high-acuity progressive care and neuro stepdown nursing team and build critical care skills in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Richmond, VA 23226 offers a welcoming blend of historic charm, neighborhood convenience, and easy access to local dining, parks, and the James River area, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

• Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Stepdown
• Location: Richmond, VA 23226
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Job
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Unit Highlights: 28-bed neuro stepdown unit with an approximate 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and major holidays required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact license eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated neuro experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation
• Telemetry and progressive care experience preferred
• Comfort caring for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality progressive care nursing using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
• Monitor and manage complex neuro stepdown patients, including CVA, seizure, and altered mental status cases
• Administer and titrate IV medications and drips such as Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardene, Cardizem, and 3% saline
• Care for patients requiring oxygen support including mid-flow, non-rebreather, nasal cannula, and BiPAP at bedtime
• Manage NGTs, tube feedings, and lumbar drains as part of daily clinical care
• Interpret patient data, recognize changes in condition quickly, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate safe, effective care
• Support patient and family education while promoting comfort, safety, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidence-based practices and unit protocols

Apply now for this Richmond, VA travel nursing job and join a progressive care team that values teamwork, quality, and patient-centered care.

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.