
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.11
- Weekly
- $2,020
- Yearly (full-time)
- $105,040
- 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.
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
PCU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Progressive Care Unit in Richmond, VA
Experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia. Join a fast-paced neuroscience-focused PCU caring for adult and geriatric patients with neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, telemetry, and medical-surgical needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled travel RN looking for competitive weekly pay, a strong clinical team, and the chance to work in one of Virginia’s most vibrant healthcare markets.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuroscience PCU
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Location: Richmond, VA 23219
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Setting: Main neuroscience PCU with telemetry and progressive care patients
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: 2 holidays required per contract
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or compact state RN license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of recent registered nurse experience required
- EPIC charting experience required
- BLS certification required
- BSN preferred
- Experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
- Comfort working with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Ability to work weekends and required holidays
- Willingness to float within scope as needed
- 2 professional references required
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU patients with neurologic, neurosurgical, ENT, surgical, and medical diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry patients and respond quickly to changes in cardiac rhythm and patient condition
- Care for patients with stroke, seizures, dementia, neuromuscular disorders, and trauma-related conditions
- Support stable ventilator patients within the progressive care setting as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory services, IV teams, radiology, pharmacy, therapy, and rapid response resources
- Document accurately in EPIC and maintain clear, timely communication with the care team
- Adapt to changing patient needs while maintaining safe, patient-centered care
- Float within scope to support unit coverage when needed
If you are an experienced PCU RN or travel nurse seeking your next Richmond healthcare job, we encourage you to apply now and join a respected neuroscience care team today.
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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