American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring VA or compact RN license and prior cardiac telemetry/PCU experience at a Level I Trauma Center. Details Work in the ED Transitional Care Unit (TCU), a 16-bed ED-owned admission unit holding med/surg or PCU level patients awaiting inpatient bed assignment Responsible for carrying out inpatient orders and completing admission databases in preparation for inpatient transfer Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm Patient ratio of 1:5, contingent on hospital capacity and ED volume Epic charting system experience required Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block Required to work one holiday per 13-week contract Floating required within skillset Requirements Active VA state or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; CPI and PALS preferred Minimum 3 years of RN experience required Prior experience with 1:4 patient ratios Epic charting experience required Teaching hospital experience preferred Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred Prior travel nursing experience required Clinical skills required include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, port access/management, and PICC line management Respiratory skills required including nasal cannula and oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, and chest tube care Experience with rapid response/code teams and isolation precautions required Medication management skills required including heparin protocol, cardiac/vasoactive drips (no titration), IV insulin protocol (titrate), and PCA Experience in cardiac telemetry, ER holding, and PCU required Additional Information Hospital is a private, not-for-profit general acute care teaching hospital with 703 licensed beds Facility is the region's only Level I Trauma Center for adult and pediatric patients and a certified stroke center Affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Magnet designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for over twenty years First-time travelers are not accepted for this position Local candidates are accepted; radius rules apply with exceptions for those living 50-99.9 miles and under 50 miles from the facility, which may affect assignment extension eligibility and bill rate Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by facility leadership All RTO requests must be submitted in advance American Traveler Job ID P-786179. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.