Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description \n Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: 09/21/2026 \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 36 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, nights \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n \n Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. \n Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. \n \n Job Title\n Travel RN – PCU / Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift) Location\n Hermitage, TN | Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Stepdown) Schedule / Job Type\n Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required | Projected Start: 09/21/2026 Key Responsibilities\n \n Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 on nights across units with 25–34 beds \n Manage and monitor cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips; operate Alaris pumps and assist with peritoneal dialysis \n Support patients requiring BiPAP, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, and multiple oxygen delivery systems \n Perform and assist with unit procedures including central line dressing changes, wound vac troubleshooting, NG/Dobhoff tube insertions, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and chest tube insertions \n Conduct hourly rounding per patient experience standards; maintain communication boards and utilize AIDET communication framework \n Document all patient care using Meditech ; may be required to float between PCU units or to med-surg floors \n Required Qualifications\n \n Active RN license valid for practice in Tennessee \n BLS certification required \n ACLS certification required \n Minimum 2 years of PCU, stepdown, or IMC nursing experience \n Demonstrated critical thinking skills with proficiency in EKG rhythm interpretation and peripheral IV placement \n Experience with cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips \n Preferred Experience / Skills\n \n Peritoneal dialysis experience \n Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization patient management \n Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube management \n Familiarity with Meditech documentation system \n Why Join Us\n \n Self-scheduling unit with a collaborative, family-like culture and strong teamwork — the majority of travelers choose to extend their assignment after their first contract on this PCU \n Supported by a dedicated tech team, allowing nurses to focus on quality patient care in a well-staffed environment \n \n \n \n Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 776143. 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\n \n 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. \n \n 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. \n \n 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. \n \n 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 \n \naa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a