Travel Cardiac Stepdown (PCU) Registered Nurse - $2,016 per week
Richmond, VA, 23214, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Travel Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Cardiac Stepdown
This position is for a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac Stepdown and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) providing intermediate care for patients between ICU and Med/Surgical units. The role requires licensure, certifications in BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of two years recent PCU experience, with shifts of 12 hours including weekends and holidays. The role also involves clinical judgment, patient monitoring, and potential floating to similar acuity areas during a 13-week travel assignment in Richmond, Virginia.
Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/15/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
About the Position
Specialty: Registered Nurse – PCU
Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or step-down experience required
License: Active NC or Compact RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS (with expiration dates)
Must-Have: All time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application
Description:
We are seeking a skilled PCU RN to provide intermediate care between ICU and Med/Surg. This role requires clinical judgment, close monitoring, and management of complex patient conditions.
The shift is 12 hours, with call, weekend, and holiday expectations. Floating to similar acuity areas may be required. Compliance and credentialing generally take 4–6 weeks. Voice advantage and nurse manager interviews are mandatory. All missed shifts must be rescheduled per department policy.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding:
- Active RN License
- BLS
- ACLS
Prime Staffing Job ID #35150633. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:30:00
About Prime StaffingAt Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.




