ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 3x12 hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Maintain 1:5 patient ratio typically
• Weekend requirement: may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• EPIC charting experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Ventilator experience required for chronic trach and vent patients
• Float within skillset as required
• Provide care for patients with DKA, COPD, sepsis, suicide/overdose, chronic respiratory failure, and renal failure
• Perform cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Administer IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood products, and manage central/peripheral line care
• Handle medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Manage ventilator care for chronic trach and vent patients
• Activate Rapid Response and Code teams when needed
• Maintain isolation precautions and telemetry settings
• Work in hybrid unit with 10 PCU beds and 2 ICU beds
• May work without CNA support
• 1 year of experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred

Facility:

This large acute care facility features over 700 licensed beds and holds prestigious designations as a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital. The facility serves as a teaching hospital affiliated with a medical school and offers advanced specialty care including bariatric, trauma, and surgical services. The organization provides comprehensive patient care with extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

Location:

Roanoke, VA

Roanoke offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, nestled in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a vibrant downtown area. The city provides affordable living costs, rich cultural attractions, and easy access to hiking trails, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.

Adex Job ID #3116157. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus