Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Nashville, TN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,776/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location
Hermitage, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | 8-Week Assignment | Projected Start: 07/27/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:5–1:6 on nights
- Manage and monitor cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, and peritoneal dialysis
- Operate and troubleshoot equipment including BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, and wound vacs in conjunction with wound care
- Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, Dobhoff/NG tube insertions, and central line dressing changes
- Conduct hourly rounding on day shift, maintain AIDET communication standards, and keep communication boards current
- Document patient care using Meditech and participate in self-scheduling with every-other-weekend requirement; may float between PCU units or to med-surg floors
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of PCU or comparable experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Demonstrated EKG rhythm interpretation skills
- Experience with cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips
- Proficiency with peripheral IV insertion and multiple oxygen delivery systems including BiPAP and high-flow O2
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Peritoneal dialysis experience
- Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization care
- Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube management
- Prior experience with Meditech documentation system
Why Join Us
- Collaborative, family-like culture on the PCU with strong teamwork and tech support — most travelers choose to extend after their first assignment on this unit
- Self-scheduling model with 4-week schedule blocks, offering flexibility and work-life balance
Employer
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
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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