Travel IMC RN - $1,895 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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

Registered Nurse – IMC / IICU (Intermediate Intensive Care)

Location

Columbia, SC | Intermediate Care / Step-Down Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care for adult patients presenting with trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology diagnoses requiring monitoring or interventions every 1–2 hours
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias
• Manage titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips with precision and clinical judgment
• Operate ventilators and utilize specialized equipment including Hercules patient re-positioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps
• Receive and stabilize direct admissions, ICU transfers, and escalations from Rapid Response Teams
• Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed based on census, limited to areas where documented competencies exist

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 completed travel assignment; first-time travelers must have a minimum of 3 years of experience within the specialty and must have critical care experience
• Previous IICU or ICU experience with a patient acuity ratio of at least 1:3 required; progressive care settings (PCU, DOU, IMC, or Step-Down) will be considered based on acuity
• Active South Carolina RN license or multistate compact license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Ventilator experience required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from all system facilities to be eligible at full rate; applicants between 90–99.9 miles may be considered at a reduced bill rate; locals are accepted subject to radius rule criteria

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an ICU or IICU setting with demonstrated proficiency in emergency response protocols
• Familiarity with Rapid Response Team escalation processes and direct admission workflows
• Experience with specialized patient repositioning and lift equipment in an acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet-recognized regional teaching medical center that is the only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center of its kind in the region, featuring advanced cardiac, stroke, and vascular specialty programs
• Pre-assignment orientation modules may be eligible for reimbursement of up to 16 hours, providing additional compensation support at the start of your contract

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #797631. 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