Travel PCU RN - $2,533 per week

About the role

Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a large tertiary‑care facility with Magnet nursing excellence and a Level I trauma center. The assignment is 13 weeks long, based in Norfolk, Virginia, offering vibrant waterfront living, diverse dining, and easy access to beaches and cultural attractions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients post‑cardiac surgery and post‑percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
• Manage intravenous drips including vasopressin, nitroglycerin, antiarrhythmics, insulin, and heparin.
• Operate and monitor epicardial pacer boxes.
• Care for patients with tracheostomies, PEG tubes, and chest tubes.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a high‑acuity progressive care environment.

Requirements

• Current RN license (Compact RN license preferred).
• Minimum 18 months (or 2 years) of PCU RN experience within the last 3 years.
• Certifications: BLS‑AHA, ACLS‑AHA, CERT‑NIH Stroke Scale.
• Experience with post‑sternotomy patients and epicardial pacing wires.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and float as needed.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC preferred) and cardiac monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compact RN license in hand.
• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free, quality private housing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, accident, and short‑term disability coverage.
• Free continuing education.
• Referral bonus program.
• Exclusive discounts and perks.
• Dedicated recruiters and clinical support.
• AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 career management.

Pay

Pay rate: $2,470.00 – $2,596.00 (subject to confirmation; tax‑free stipend amount to be determined).

Schedule

• Start date: 10/26/2026.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Shift: 12‑hour nights.
• Total hours: 36 hours per week.