PCU Registered Nurse Job in Arlington, VA

Virginia Hospital Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in our Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You'll work the night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week, with a patient ratio of 1:4 on a 22-bed unit. This role offers a weekly pay of $2,316.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, cardiac conditions, and trauma
• Manage advanced airway support including ventilators, tracheostomies, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP
• Care for patients with CHF, rule-out MI, post-MI, new-onset or unstable angina, pericardial disease, cardiac drug toxicity, dysrhythmias, and pacemaker or ICD conditions
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips and heparin protocols
• Insert and maintain central lines, peripheral lines, and PICC lines
• Monitor telemetry and manage dysrhythmias on the unit
• Support patients before and after cardiac catheterization
• Utilize rapid response teams as appropriate
• Apply isolation precautions and document care in the EPIC charting system

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN license (Virginia or Compact)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Ventilator experience required
• Cardiac telemetry background within the past year
• Prior experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or step-down settings
• Comprehensive respiratory proficiency including high-flow oxygen, tracheostomy, BiPAP, and ventilator management
• BLS and ACLS (AHA) certifications
• Willingness to assume charge RN responsibilities; previous charge experience preferred

Expect approximately 6 weekend night shifts per 6-week period. Wear navy blue scrubs. Your assignment runs 91 days, beginning November 16, 2026.