Travel RN Step Down/Telemetry - $2,214 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location

Henderson, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Step Down / PCU setting, managing a patient population that includes sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, cirrhosis, dementia, and surgical cases (urology, abdominal, ortho)
• Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry interpretation and pass required tele competency testing
• Float within skillset as needed, including potential cross-campus float with a minimum of 2 hours notice
• Adhere to every third weekend and every other holiday scheduling requirements
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active compact RN license
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of Step Down / PCU experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry and manage drip initiation and titration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with PIV insertion, stable home vents, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, blood product administration, continuous BiPAP, and neutropenic precautions
• Familiarity with stable drips such as Lasix and Protonix
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage change effectively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Join a smaller facility known for excellent team cohesion, strong staff retention, and a seasoned nursing team
• Guaranteed hours per week with the option to pick up additional hours upon request

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755354. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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