Travel PCU Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry Step-Down - $1,956 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• 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 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 Hours per Week | 13–26 Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathy, and vascular conditions
• Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and oversee cardiac drip administration including titration
• Perform and assist with sheath management and removal, arterial line monitoring, and management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac)
• Care for post-procedural patients following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker placements, and major cardiac and thoracic surgeries
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, TR band, Fem-stop, and epicardial pacing wires
• Document using EPIC, communicate via SBAR, and administer medications via Pyxis; adhere to unit float rotation and weekend requirements (4 shifts per 4-week period)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor
• Travel nursing experience required unless candidate holds more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown care, sheath removal, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath care, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula)
• 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

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac specialty environment with exposure to advanced procedures including TAVR, CABG, Mitral Clip, and LAAO
• Structured orientation provided with a defined float policy — travelers are not first to float per unit rotation

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #752084. 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