Travel PCU RN – Ventilator Care - $2,188 per week
Roanoke, VA, 24000, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Part-time
- travel nurse
- PCU nurse
- ventilator care
This position is for a travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) ventilator care, providing 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week contract in a large acute care hospital in Roanoke, VA. The nurse must have experience with ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response, supporting patients with complex medical needs including respiratory failure and sepsis. The role requires certifications such as ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and proficiency with EPIC charting and offers orientation and competitive pay with weekend and holiday shifts required.
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: 01/26/2026
- 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
• 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
• Patient ratios typically 1:5
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Ventilator experience required for chronic trach and vent patients
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Must be comfortable with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Administer medications including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Handle Rapid Response and Code team activation
• Work on hybrid unit consisting of 10 PCU beds and 2 ICU beds
• Care for patients with DKA, COPD, sepsis, suicide/overdose, chronic respiratory failure, and renal failure
• Floating required within skillset
• May work without CNA support
• Remote telemetry monitoring on unit
Facility:
This large acute care facility features over 700 licensed beds and holds prestigious designations as a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-recognized 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 interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
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 including hiking, biking, and scenic drives. The city provides a vibrant downtown area with cultural attractions, restaurants, and entertainment while maintaining an affordable cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.
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 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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