Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,064 per week

Company: TotalMed Staffing
Location: Mechanicsville
Posted on: July 20, 2025

Job Description:

TotalMed Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel PCU RN – Cardio-Pulmonary Care Unit Job Code: 740N37 Location: [Facility Name Not Provided] Unit: Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) Bed Count: 27 Beds Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) Schedule: Every other weekend and major holidays Scrub Colors: Navy blue, white, or a combination of both Important Notes No local travelers within a 50-mile radius Must pass EKG exam during orientation (study guide available) Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills Required: Cardiac drips & titration: Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin Insulin drips No vasopressor drips Conscious sedation Hemodynamic monitoring Chest tube care Temporary/transvenous pacing Advanced respiratory modalities Unit Details Equipment Used: Alaris pumps, BiPAP, PCA, GlucoStabilizer, bedside cardiac monitors, Hoyer lifts, Sara Stedy Typical Patient Population: Heart block, chronic cardiac conditions, chest tubes Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:3–4 (may vary depending on staffing levels) Floating: May float to other stepdown units as needed Primary Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process Administer medications safely and in accordance with policy Coordinate care and serve as the patient’s point of contact Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care Advocate for patient safety and ethical practices Respond confidently and appropriately to rapidly changing patient conditions Educate and involve patients and families in care and discharge planning Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement Adhere to all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control protocols Licensure & Qualifications Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice or compact license Certifications (Required): BLS (American Heart Association) ACLS NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Preferred Certifications: CCRN (Critical Care) PCCN (Progressive Care) Education: Required: ADN or Diploma in Nursing Preferred: BSN Experience: Required: Minimum 1 year RN experience Preferred: 6 months acute care RN experience Skills & Competencies Advanced clinical decision-making and prioritization Strong verbal and written communication Patient and family education Culturally competent care delivery Electronic charting (EPIC preferred) Precepting and mentoring newer staff Collaborative and compassionate care approach Work Environment & Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient movement support Must respond to alarms and emergencies promptly Regular exposure to patients' bodily fluids and various clinical environments Requires fine motor skills, visual acuity, and hearing abilities Periods of high stress, interruptions, and emergency response Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to universal precautions required Patient Population Adults: 18–64 years Geriatrics: 65 years and older Must demonstrate an understanding of developmental needs and care appropriate to age. Fantastic Opportunity! $2063/wk $500 Travel Allowance. Day 1 Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits! 401k match available! About Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center It is our commitment to be of service to all who need our care and help, especially the poor, underserved and dying. Our physicians, nurses and health care givers embrace the calling entrusted to them, providing compassionate healing and service as modeled by our foundresses. To extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. About TotalMed Staffing TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1

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