Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,110 per week in Chesapeake, VA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Chesapeake, VA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,110 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/20/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience required, 3 years preferred License: Valid state RN license or compact license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: - Proficiency in EPIC - Strong Neuro experience - Skills in vents, IV start, Telemetry, PA Lines, Conscious Sedation, Neuro IV titration, Insulin IV administration Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Step Down care. The nurse will be working in a dynamic environment that caters to a variety of patient populations. The patient types include pulmonary acute respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, CHF exacerbation, and cardiac conditions such as NSTEMI/STEMI. Nurses will care for patients requiring BIPAP, diuresis, and management of AFIB with RVR. The role also includes managing patients with sepsis not requiring pressors, minor trauma, CIWA, and DKA requiring insulin. Some surgical patients may also be included in the caseload. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4, with increments to 1:5 on occasion. Travelers are expected to float between units and maintain appropriate ratios. The facility prioritizes interdisciplinary support, including IV teams, physical therapy, and rapid response teams. Nurses will be responsible for telemetry monitoring, management of dysrhythmias, and adherence to isolation precautions. Candidates must comply with all local rules and regulations. The facility requires all submitted candidates to have no prior license or background hits. Proficiency in EKG interpretation is a necessity for this role. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29540470EXPTEMP

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