Travel PCU Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery - $2,188 per week
Roanoke, VA, 24000, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Part-time
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- cardiac surgery
This travel nursing position seeks a Registered Nurse specialized in Progressive Care Unit cardiac surgery care, focusing on post-operative heart surgery patients at a Level I Trauma Center in Roanoke, VA. The role involves night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and requires experience with cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and various cardiac drips, along with certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The facility is a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with comprehensive specialty care and supportive interdisciplinary teams.
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: 12/22/2025
- 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 (4x12s available upon request)
• Up to 52 weeks available by request
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 (goal ratio is 4:1, but consistently work at 5:1)
• Weekend requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Open Heart/Thoracic PCU position with post heart surgery experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must have experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix (no titration)
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, and non-invasive airway management
• Remote telemetry monitoring with unit-based monitors
• Floating required within skillset to other PCU or medical-surgical level units
• 32 hours of orientation provided
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• Christmas time off requests cannot be approved
Facility:
This is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and flagship facility serving as the region's only Level I Trauma Center. The hospital is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with a medical school. It features advanced specialty care, a dedicated children's hospital, and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center. The facility offers comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.
Location:
Roanoke, VA
Roanoke is nestled in Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offering healthcare professionals an excellent quality of life with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and a vibrant downtown area. The city provides a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, making it an attractive location for those seeking both professional growth and work-life balance.
Adex Job ID #3091050. 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 LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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