Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Norfolk, VA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,435 to $2,586 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026
About the Position
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
StartDate: 8/24/2026
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $2435.00 - $2586.00
Travel RN PCU jobs at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA place you in a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, rich history, and diverse neighborhoods. You’ll enjoy easy access to waterfront activities, a lively downtown with shops and restaurants, and a welcoming community with a unique culture. Norfolk offers family-friendly areas and plenty of opportunities to explore local art, museums, and festivals. The area is home to major employers, quality education options, and a strong healthcare presence.
As a Progressive Care Unit nurse, you must have at least 18 months of PCU or Stepdown experience within the last 3 years and hold an active RN license. You’ll work with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5 and may float to Telemetry or MedSurg units with ratios of 1:6-7. You’ll care for patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, stroke, pneumonia, wounds, and alcohol-related conditions. Skills in BIPAP, nurse-driven diuretic protocols, peritoneal dialysis, and IV Glucommander are required. Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is recommended.
AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds high ethical standards in business practices.
Apply now to join this Travel RN PCU assignment in Norfolk, VA and experience all the benefits of living and working in this dynamic coastal city.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
Experience: 2 years
Certifications: BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; CERT-NIH Stroke Scale
Holidays: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Float: Yes
Scrub Colors: Navy Blue
Preferred Qualifications
Compact RN License In-Hand
Previous Travel Experience
EPIC EMR
Facility Location Known as “America’s first region,” the areas of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are not only teeming with history, but also offer some beautifully relaxing beaches. Combine the region’s natural beauty and culture with a prominent medical presence, and you have a coveted location, filled with a kaleidoscope of opportunities. From wildlife refuge parks to a thriving nightlife and dining scene, the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area is primed for fun.
Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Requirements
Registered Nurse, PCU
Experience: 2 years
Certifications: BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; CERT-NIH Stroke Scale
Holidays: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Float: Yes
Scrub Colors: Navy Blue
Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
Job Tags
Extra income, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work