Travel IMC/PCU Stepdown RN - $1,801 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• 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/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a mixed-acuity unit serving PCU and Med-Surg/Telemetry patients with a target ratio of 1:4–5
• Manage and monitor patients with COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, PE, and COVID-19, many with complex comorbidities
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including chest tubes, vents/trachs, CPAP/BiPAP, and drips (Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin)
• Perform telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a team lead, respiratory therapists, admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, RRT, and behavioral health team
• Float to like units as required; document using Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Proficiency in IV starts, ventilator management, telemetry, and CPAP/BiPAP
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a reduced rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with chest tube management and vasoactive/cardiac drip administration
• Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR documentation systems

Why Join Us

• Robust on-unit support structure including an assistant nurse manager on all shifts, a dedicated admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, and respiratory therapists — designed to support nurses managing a higher-acuity patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome, and block scheduling may be accommodated when unit needs are met

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #790210. 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