Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,187 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Step-Down)

Location

Roanoke Rapids, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit serving an adult population across two levels of acuity, including telemetry monitoring and intermediate care
• Manage patients with frequent diagnoses including CAD, CHF, R/O MI, COPD, respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, sepsis, end-stage renal and liver disease, GI bleed, and PE
• Titrate vasoactive drips including Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem; administer IV therapy including Amiodarone and other cardiac medications
• Assist with or support procedures such as chest tube insertion, central line insertion, HD tunneled catheter insertion, and thoracentesis
• Maintain staffing ratios of 1:5 (with flex to 1:6) on medical beds and 1:4 maximum on intermediate beds; charge nurse ratio 1:2
• Float as needed to ED, Med-Surg, and ICU based on unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• IV insertion competency required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Must successfully pass required Relias competency exams upon booking (2 attempts allowed; failure of second attempt results in pre-start cancellation)
• Must reside at least 80 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, step-down, or medical intermediate care unit setting
• Experience managing telemetry patients and cardiac diagnoses such as CHF, CAD, and MI
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis and renal patient populations
• Experience with self-scheduling in a flexible, team-based environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a unit that takes pride in quality indicators and patient- and family-centered care, with a team passionate about the medical population
• Flexible self-scheduling options available based on unit and manager needs

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #778433. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others