Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,776 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Hermitage, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | 8-Week Assignment | Projected Start: 07/27/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:5–1:6 on nights
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, and peritoneal dialysis
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment including BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, and wound vacs in conjunction with wound care
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, Dobhoff/NG tube insertions, and central line dressing changes
• Conduct hourly rounding on day shift, maintain AIDET communication standards, and keep communication boards current
• Document patient care using Meditech and participate in self-scheduling with every-other-weekend requirement; may float between PCU units or to med-surg floors

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or comparable experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated EKG rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips
• Proficiency with peripheral IV insertion and multiple oxygen delivery systems including BiPAP and high-flow O2

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Peritoneal dialysis experience
• Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube management
• Prior experience with Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Collaborative, family-like culture on the PCU with strong teamwork and tech support — most travelers choose to extend after their first assignment on this unit
• Self-scheduling model with 4-week schedule blocks, offering flexibility and work-life balance

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #757490. 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