Travel PCU Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery Job at ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC, Roanoke, VA

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  • ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
  • Roanoke, VA

Job Description

Job Description

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: 01/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

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Registered Nurse - PCU

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Job Details:

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• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM (3x12s standard, 4x12s available upon request)
\n• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 (goal is 4:1, but consistently work at 5:1 ratio)
\n• Weekend requirement: either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
\n• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
\n• Post heart surgery experience required
\n• EPIC charting system experience required
\n• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
\n• Float required within skillset to other PCU or medical-surgical level units
\n• 32 hours of orientation provided
\n• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
\n• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
\n• Administration and management of cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix - no titration)
\n• Respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, non-invasive airway management
\n• Remote telemetry monitoring with unit-based monitors
\n• Care for adult and geriatric patients in Open Heart/Thoracic PCU/Stepdown unit
\n• Work with trauma residents and mid-level providers in-house
\n• May work without CNA support when needed

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Facility:

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This is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and flagship medical 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 including a dedicated children's hospital and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center. The Open Heart/Thoracic PCU serves as the stepdown unit for the ICU, with 25 beds and comprehensive interdisciplinary support services including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams.

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Location:

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Roanoke, VA

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Roanoke offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities with hiking trails, scenic mountain views, and a vibrant downtown arts and culture scene, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

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 LLC

ADEX 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.

Benefits
  • Referral bonus

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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