Travel PCU RN - $1,944 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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

Travel RN – Neuro Stepdown (Night Shift)

Location

Nashville, TN | Acute Care / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Weekend shifts expected | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Neuro Stepdown unit with a 4:1 patient ratio, and on the Acute Care side with a 6:1 ratio
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Vapotherm, BiPAP, trachs, and titrating cardiac drips on the Neuro Stepdown side; vital sign machines, high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, and various drips on the Acute Care side
• Assist with and support procedures commonly performed on the unit, including lumbar punctures and chest tube placement
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Participate in bedside shift reports, daily huddles, and personal connection initiatives in alignment with patient experience standards
• Float to other units as directed following orientation, per facility floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required (required for Neuro Stepdown assignment)
• Strong acute care nursing skills and time management abilities
• Stepdown experience required for Neuro Stepdown placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neurological patient populations and stroke protocols
• Familiarity with Meditech or similar electronic health record systems
• Strong critical thinking skills in a fast-paced stepdown or progressive care environment
• Interest or background in ICU-level care, as this unit serves as a strong stepping stone toward critical care

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with a dedicated charge nurse, unit secretary, and 1–2 techs, alongside a tenured and experienced nursing staff
• Gain exposure to a wide range of neurological and acute care conditions in a recognized facility that values staff through ICARE recognition, shout-out boards, and employee of the month programs

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #798187. 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

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