Travel Neuro PCU RN - $2,041 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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 – Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: November 16, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing to adult and geriatric patients on a 20-bed Neuro Progressive Care Unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including stable post-stroke, stable neurosurgery, telemetry, and general medical conditions
• Utilize Cerner EHR for documentation and patient management
• Float as needed to Medical, Telemetry, and Neon units
• Support unit capacity and patient safety, including sitter-level observation responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (North Carolina or compact state eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in PCU, Neuro, or a related specialty
• Experience with neuro medical/stroke patients, neuro-orthopedic surgical patients, and telemetry
• Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to Cerner EHR
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates
• Candidates must be available to start on an approved orientation date: November 16, 2026 or December 7, 2026

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with neurology and neuro-orthopedic surgical patient populations
• Experience floating to Medical or Telemetry units

Why Join Us

• Work within a large regional medical center that is home to a dedicated Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, and a Level 3 NICU, offering a rich clinical environment
• Join a unit where your contributions are critical to maintaining patient care capacity while supporting the transition to permanent staffing

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #799982. 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