Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,533 per week

About the Role

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The position offers a 13‑week travel contract in a vibrant coastal city with beaches, cultural attractions, and a strong healthcare presence.

Schedule

• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12‑hour days
• Hours per week: 36

Pay

• Pay Rate: $2,470.00 – $2,596.00 (based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week)
• Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined

Responsibilities

• Provide care to PCU patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, COPD, renal failure, stroke, pneumonia, wounds, and alcohol‑related conditions.
• Utilize skills in BIPAP, nurse‑driven diuretic protocols, peritoneal dialysis, and IV Glucommander.
• Maintain a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:3‑5 on the PCU; may float to Telemetry or Med‑Surg with ratios of 1:6‑7.
• Document care using electronic medical records (EMR), preferably EPIC.
• Participate in holiday and weekend coverage as required.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license, active in Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or Step‑down experience within the past 3 years (at least 18 months required).
• Certifications: BLS‑AHA, ACLS‑AHA, CERT‑NIH Stroke Scale.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and float assignments.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compact RN license (in‑hand).
• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Experience with EPIC EMR.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free, quality, private housing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, accident, and short‑term disability coverage.
• Free continuing education.
• Referral bonus program.
• Access to AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 career management.

About the Company

AMN Healthcare is a publicly traded leader in nurse staffing, offering travel, local, rapid‑response, and crisis nursing assignments nationwide. The company emphasizes ethical business practices, innovative solutions, and a commitment to supporting healthcare organizations and their clinicians.