
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Start date
- October 12, 2026
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, 106 of them in Richmond.
- 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 (PCU RN) Travel Assignment in Richmond, VA
Travel RN opportunity in Richmond, Virginia: Join a specialized Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team supporting liver transplant and transplant hepatology patients in a fast-paced intermediate care setting.
This 13-week Registered Nurse travel assignment offers the chance to work in a respected clinical environment while enjoying all that Richmond has to offer — historic charm, a scenic riverfront, great dining, and a strong healthcare community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care
- Setting: Liver transplant, transplant hepatology, and pre- and post-operative liver care
- Location: Richmond, VA 23219
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or equivalent
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Charting System: Epic
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or compact state license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Experience with adult and geriatric patients preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- BSN preferred
- Strong clinical background with patient ratio experience of 3:1 preferred
- Ability to float within scope as needed
PCU RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit and intermediate care setting
- Support pre- and post-operative liver transplant and hepatology patients
- Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond promptly to clinical needs
- Administer medications and manage therapies according to unit protocols
- Perform and assist with procedures such as central line care, chest tube management, and blood product administration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV services, and rapid response support
- Document patient care accurately in Epic
- Maintain a safe, patient-centered environment while delivering compassionate bedside care
- Float within clinical scope when needed to support unit operations
Apply now for this Richmond, VA travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient 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.
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