Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,170 per week

About the Role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position available at a healthcare facility in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves providing specialized patient care on a 25-bed cardiac telemetry unit, focusing on monitoring, assessing, and caring for patients with cardiac and medical-surgical needs. The position requires a proactive, team-oriented individual capable of handling a fast-paced environment while managing admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized patient care in a 25-bed cardiac telemetry/progressive care unit.
• Monitor and assess patients with cardiac and medical-surgical needs.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Perform procedures such as EKGs (most cardiac procedures are performed in the Cath Lab).
• Participate in float rotation as required.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• 0 or more years of relevant nursing experience in a telemetry or similar setting.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Adherence to navy-colored scrub dress code.

Unit Information

• Type of unit: Cardiac Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit.
• Bed count: 25 beds.
• Staffing (Day shift): 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1 unit secretary, 2-3 techs.
• Staffing (Night shift): 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1 tech.
• Patient ratios: 4:1.
• Equipment used: EKG machines, Hoyer lifts, LifePak.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Every third Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Additional shifts on specific holidays and occasions (e.g., Halloween, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas night).

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

About Cross Country Nurses

At Cross Country, we support travel nurses by offering competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that understands the demands of front-line healthcare. Our goal is to help you build a career that aligns with your lifestyle, values, and impact.

Location: 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, Virginia, 23225