Travel IMC/PCU Stepdown RN - $2,212 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• 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

RN – Step Down / IMC / PCU

Location

Atlanta, GA | Step Down / PCU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days | 3×12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity, cardiac-focused PCU/Step Down unit managing complex cardiac patient populations including heart failure, A-Fib, VTach, VFib, STEMI/NSTEMI, LVAD, and heart transplant patients
• Independently interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry monitoring without tech assistance; must pass a proctored, paper-based Dysrhythmia Exam using calipers on the first attempt
• Administer and titrate common cardiac drips including insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and nitroglycerin
• Perform and assist with procedures including right/left heart catheterizations, sheath removal/management, TR band management, groin site management, cardioversions, pacemaker care, and chest tube management
• Manage frequent admissions and discharges with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
• May float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed; travelers are not eligible to float into Cardiac Monitor Tech roles

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience within the past 3 years
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips listed above, telemetry interpretation, and successful completion of a telemetry exam
• Must have chest tube experience
• Must rate a "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local travelers will not be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Heart transplant experience preferred; training may be available for qualified candidates
• LVAD experience preferred; training may be available for qualified candidates
• Strong procedural background including stent placement, valve replacement, ablations, ICD management, and cardioversions

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a high-acuity, specialty cardiac unit with a diverse and complex patient population in a well-regarded academic medical setting
• New assignment start dates available every Monday, offering scheduling flexibility for qualified travelers

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #794233. 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. xhyhwjd

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