Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,879 per week

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

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

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Night Shift

Location

Hermitage, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 on nights, utilizing available tech support
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips, insulin drips, heparin drips, and patients on bipap, high-flow O2, vapotherm, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, central line dressing changes, wound vac troubleshooting, and NG/Dobhoff tube insertions
• Conduct every-two-hour patient rounding on nights and maintain communication boards in accordance with patient experience standards using the AIDET framework
• Document all patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Float between PCU units or to med-surg floors as needed per unit floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of PCU, IMC, or stepdown nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in EKG rhythm interpretation and cardiac drip, insulin drip, and heparin drip management
• Experience with bipap, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Strong peripheral IV skills and critical thinking abilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and chest tube insertion assistance
• Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization patient management
• Familiarity with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube care
• Prior experience with the Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Join a PCU team known for a family-like culture and strong teamwork, where the majority of travel nurses choose to extend their assignments
• Benefit from self-scheduling on 4-week schedules and consistent tech support to assist with patient care

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #757499. 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