Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,836 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charleston, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 18 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Charleston, WV

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) with a travel contract at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital in Charleston, West Virginia (zip code 25301). This high-demand healthcare job offers the opportunity to care for multi-system trauma and surgical patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Charleston is known for its vibrant downtown, scenic riverfront parks, and welcoming community—ideal for healthcare professionals seeking career growth and quality of life.

PCU RN Job Details – Charleston, WV

Location : Charleston, WV (25301) – West Virginia nursing jobs

Unit : 5 South Trauma Stepdown (IMC / PCU)

Contract Type : Travel nursing contract

Duration : 13 weeks

Start Date : December 18, 2025

End Date : March 19, 2026

Shift : Night shifts, 12 hours (7 : 00pm – 7 : 00am); 3x12 or 4x12 per week

Hours per Week : 36 guaranteed

Weekend Coverage : Every other weekend required

Orientation : 16 hours, every other Thursday

Unit Details : 25 floor beds, 6 step-down beds, multidisciplinary support

Patient Ratios : Floor RN 1 : 5, Stepdown RN 1 : 3

Parking : Free for travel nurses

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1680-$1730

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active WV or Compact RN License (pending license acceptable)

Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care settings

At least 1 year of experience in PCU, IMC, Trauma, or Stepdown nursing

BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)

CPI and Fit Test (can be completed during onboarding)

TNCC preferred

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)

First-time travel nurses accepted if experienced in ICU / Trauma

Minimum 2 manager / charge references within past 2 years

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric trauma and surgical patients

Monitor and manage patients in a stepdown / intermediate care unit

Perform IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, and conscious sedation

Administer and manage critical drips (amiodarone, cardizem, precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, nitro)

Care for patients with chest tubes, wound vacs, tracheostomies, PEG / feeding tubes, and arterial lines

Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; respond to rapid response / code situations

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)

Float to other units within nursing scope as needed

Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR charting system

Experience the best of Charleston, West Virginia, while advancing your nursing career in a high-acuity, supportive healthcare environment. Apply now and join our dedicated healthcare team making a difference every shift!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #435079. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PCU

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