Travel Cardiac Step Down RN - $2,017 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP 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 Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Cardiac) Location Albany, GA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days (6:45 AM start) | Every other weekend required | Holiday flexibility required Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit covering cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery and cardiac medical patients (CHF, AFib w/ RVR, post-CABG, chest tubes, pacemakers, and more) Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, Primacor, and Vaprosol Read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring system Manage patients on BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen Support fast-paced room turnover with high admission and discharge volumes; average census of 32–38 patients per shift Float to ICU as needed; travelers without ICU experience will be assigned stepdown-level patients only or may be asked to assist with tasks in the ICU Required Qualifications Active RN license Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience in an acute care setting — required without exception BLS certification required ACLS certification required Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently Comfort with cardiac drip management and titration Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (as verified by address on driver's license) to be eligible Preferred Experience / Skills NIHSS certification preferred Experience pulling pacer wires (orientation available for those without this skill) ICU-level nursing experience (may allow for expanded float assignments) Familiarity with Meditech EMR Why Join Us Work in a well-supported unit with in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage 24/7, RT 24/7, pharmacy 24/7, and a dedicated PICC team Gain exposure to a high-acuity, high-volume cardiac stepdown environment with a diverse and complex patient population Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 789251. 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