Travel PCU RN - $2,041 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuro Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Manage and monitor stable post-stroke and stable neuro-surgery patients
• Care for telemetry and overflow medical patients within a 5:1 patient ratio
• Utilize Cerner EHR for accurate and timely documentation of patient care
• Float as needed to Medical, Telemetry, and Neuro units per facility requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU, Neuro, or a related specialty
• Experience with neuro-medical stroke patients, neuro-orthopedic surgical patients, and telemetry monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify as a travel candidate
• Must be available to start on one of the designated facility orientation dates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a progressive care or step-down setting
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and overflow medical patient management
• Experience floating across Medical and Telemetry units

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established regional medical center home to a dedicated Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, and more — offering a dynamic and clinically rich travel assignment
• No call requirements and a structured 13-week contract with set orientation start dates for a smooth onboarding experience

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767753. 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