Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown – Mechanicsville, VA

Join a dynamic Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care team in Mechanicsville, Virginia, near Richmond. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a confident, compassionate PCU RN who thrives in a fast-paced stepdown environment and enjoys caring for patients with complex cardiac and progressive care needs. Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team in a unit that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Specialty: PCU / Stepdown
• Setting: Cardio-Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• 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 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience in acute care, progressive care, stepdown nursing, or telemetry strongly preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Must be able to read and verify rhythm strips
• Proficiency with EKG interpretation required; EKG exam must be passed at orientation
• Experience with cardiac drips, insulin drips, and BiPAP required
• Ability to perform lab draws and peripheral IV starts
• Must be comfortable floating within scope and competency as needed

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to progressive care patients with cardiac and pulmonary needs
• Conduct thorough assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor telemetry and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Nitroglycerin, and Amiodarone
• Manage patients requiring insulin drips and BiPAP support
• Support patients with chest tubes and other progressive care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, CNAs, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe, effective patient care
• Educate patients and families while promoting comfort, safety, and understanding
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold quality, safety, and infection control standards
• Adapt to a fast-paced acute care environment while delivering calm, professional care

Apply now to join this rewarding travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, VA and bring your Progressive Care Unit experience to a team committed to excellence.

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.