Travel Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse - $2,085 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Cardiac Progressive Care)

Location

Burlington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days, 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Weekend rotation and holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 30-bed private Cardiac Medical Progressive Care unit operating 24/7, with rooms remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department
• Manage cardiac patients presenting with conditions including Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, rule-out myocardial infarction, syncope, and pacemaker placement
• Perform interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, peripheral and PICC line care, procedural sedation administration, and chest tube management (Emerson, Pleur-evac)
• Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; provide external CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy management
• Support secondary respiratory patients including those with COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP requirements
• Participate in a self-assisted scheduling system over 6-week scheduling periods, with assignments based on departmental need, patient work intensity, skill mix, and previous assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac PCU / Progressive Care experience; must be comfortable with 1:4 ratios (drips/BiPAP) and 1:5 ratios
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed, required for all RNs regardless of specialty)
• No open background check cases permitted; active license must be verified prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams preferred

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a well-supported cardiac care environment
• Nurse Assistants available 24/7 and RN secretary coverage during day and evening hours provide strong unit support

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #757426. 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