Travel Open Heart/Thoracic PCU Nurse - $2,059 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Open Heart/Thoracic PCU (IMC/Stepdown)

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-open heart and thoracic surgical nursing care in a dedicated PCU/Stepdown unit
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and activate Rapid Response and Code teams as needed
• Administer and manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and low-dose vasopressors (no titration required)
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, and non-invasive airway management
• Float within skillset as required by unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN license or active Compact RN license required prior to submission (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Prior post-open heart surgery nursing experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
• Ability to work weekend shifts (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block)
• Must be available to work at least one holiday per 13-week contract period

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a facility with 250 or more beds preferred
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring and tele-sitting workflows
• Experience working in a Magnet-designated or Level I Trauma Center environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, specialized cardiac and thoracic stepdown unit at a large, Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, depending on relevant clinical experience

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #750883. 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