Travel PCU RN - $2,187 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 / Stepdown)

Location

Greenville, NC | Intermediate / Progressive Care Unit

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 24-bed monitored flex unit serving intermediate and general acuity patients, with a primary focus on post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular populations
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, peripheral and arterial lab draws, and various intravenous drips including cardiac, Lasix, insulin, heparin, and anti-hypertensive drips
• Perform and manage Dobhoff/NGT placement, J-tube, PEG, and chest tube management
• Assist with bedside procedures including TEE, cardioversions, chest tube placements, and thoracentesis
• Manage PCAs, epidurals, and pacemakers as part of routine patient care
• Operate within a self-scheduling model at a staffing ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 RN-to-patient

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required
• Strong cardiac experience required
• Proficiency in IV insertion and peripheral/arterial lab draws
• At least 1 professional reference covering entire work history required
• Must reside at least 80 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience caring for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, or vascular patients
• Experience managing epidurals, PCAs, and pacemakers in a monitored unit setting
• Familiarity with bedside procedural support including cardioversions and thoracentesis

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, monitored flex unit with a diverse and clinically rich patient population offering strong skill utilization
• Enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling in a supportive intermediate care environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #776175. 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