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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareRichmond, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Richmond, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.11
Weekly
$2,020
Yearly (full-time)
$105,040
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 12, 2026

This job pays about $56.11/hour — 25% 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 Job in Richmond, VA 23219 | Progressive Care Unit RN

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse team in Richmond, Virginia. This 13-week travel RN job offers the chance to provide specialized care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity liver transplant and transplant hepatology intermediate care setting. If you have strong clinical judgment, telemetry experience, and a passion for collaborative patient care, apply now for this rewarding Richmond healthcare opportunity.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Specialty: PCU / Progressive Care / Step-Down
  • Setting: Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology Intermediate Care Unit
  • Location: Richmond, Virginia 23219
  • Start Date: October 12, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Schedule: Day and night shifts available; 3x12-hour schedule
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or equivalent
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020-$2,130
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Openings: 2

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state at the time of submission
  • At least 1 year of recent RN experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Prior PCU, IMC, step-down, or progressive care nursing experience strongly preferred
  • Epic charting experience required
  • BLS certification required
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
  • Ability to care for patients with complex medical and post-operative needs
  • BSN preferred
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in a progressive care and intermediate care environment
  • Monitor and assess patients with liver transplant and transplant hepatology diagnoses
  • Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support complex treatment plans
  • Interpret telemetry, dysrhythmias, and laboratory trends as part of ongoing patient monitoring
  • Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, and other advanced interventions within scope
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, and rapid response resources
  • Document accurately in Epic and maintain timely, thorough charting
  • Float within scope when needed and adapt to changing patient needs
  • Support post-operative liver care and pre/post-op recovery needs
  • Deliver compassionate care while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, teamwork, and quality outcomes

Apply now to join a leading Richmond, VA healthcare team and make an impact in a specialized travel RN role.

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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