Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,144 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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

RN – Step Down (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Atlanta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care on a heavily cardiac-focused PCU/Step Down unit, managing complex patient populations including heart failure, A-Fib, VTach, VFib, STEMI/NSTEMI, LVAD patients, and heart transplant patients
• Independently interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry monitoring; must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia Exam on the first attempt using calipers — no remediation opportunities and no tech assistance permitted
• Administer and manage common cardiac drips including insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and nitroglycerin
• Perform and assist with procedures such as sheath removal/management, TR band management, groin site management, chest tube care, and post-procedure monitoring for catheterizations, cardioversions, pacemakers, ICDs, and ablations
• Manage frequent admissions and discharges in a high-volume procedural environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
• Float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed; travelers are not eligible for the Cardiac Monitor Tech float role

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Georgia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips (insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, nitroglycerin) and telemetry interpretation
• Must achieve a rating of "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist
• Chest tube experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Heart transplant nursing experience (training may be available)
• LVAD experience (training may be available)
• Familiarity with congenital heart disease patient populations
• Prior experience with valve replacement procedures and STEMI/NSTEMI care pathways

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialty cardiac environment with exposure to a broad range of advanced cardiac procedures and complex patient populations
• Long-term contract assignment offering stability and the chance to develop specialized cardiac nursing expertise

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #780056. 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