Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $2,085 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Cardiac Progressive Care)

Location

Burlington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Weekend Rotation and Holidays as Needed | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 30-bed Cardiac Medical Progressive Care unit operating 24/7, with rooms remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department
• Care for cardiac patients including those with Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, rule-out myocardial infarction, syncope, and pacemaker placement
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, including titration, and administer procedural sedation
• Perform telemetry monitoring, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and oversee peripheral and PICC line care
• Manage respiratory patients (e.g., COPD, pneumonia) utilizing external CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy management as a secondary focus
• Participate in self-assisted scheduling through Optilink across 6-week scheduling periods, with assignments based on departmental need, patient work intensity, and skill mix

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac PCU setting; comfort with 1:4 ratios (drips/BiPAP) and 1:5 ratios required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
• Must pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam during compliance (2 attempts allowed; study materials not provided)
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted); current driver's license required at submission to confirm address

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• NIH stroke scale certification preferred
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with Nurse Assistants available 24/7 and an RN secretary on duty from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac progressive care environment with a structured scheduling system that supports work-life balance

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755614. 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