Travel Cardiac PCU Telemetry RN - $1,956 per week

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

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Cardiac)

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 Hours Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and peripheral vascular disease
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias; manage and titrate cardiac drips as indicated
• Perform and assist with sheath management and sheath removal, femoral and TR band management, and post-procedural care following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements
• Manage chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), arterial lines, epicardial pacing wires, and non-invasive airway support including CPAP/BiPAP and nasal cannula
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communication
• Participate in unit float rotation and fulfill weekend requirements; contract staff may be assigned to Storm or Hurricane Team response during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor
• Travel nursing experience required unless the candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Demonstrated skills in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, Post-MI care, Pre/Post cardiac catheterization, and non-invasive airway management
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Arterial line management experience
• Wound care and wound VAC experience
• Charge nurse experience

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to advanced procedures including CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, and thoracic surgeries
• Structured unit orientation provided with a defined float policy — travelers are not first to float

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755387. 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