PCU RN
Columbia, SC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Columbia, SC | Progressive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-Hour Shifts) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit primarily serving adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries, including those related to gunshot wounds, penetrating injuries, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls
• Monitor hemodynamically stable patients utilizing telemetry equipment capable of monitoring up to 14 patients simultaneously
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing to 1:5 as needed based on census
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Radiology, Social Services, and Phlebotomy
• Complete all required pre-assignment testing, modules, and annual compliance requirements within designated timeframes
• Float to other units and/or campuses as requested based on census needs, limited to areas where competencies have been demonstrated and documented

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• AHA ACLS certification required
• AHA BCLS (BLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Telemetry (TELE) competency required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a PCU/progressive care or equivalent unit
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Medication assessment/test required prior to assignment
• Must commit to 6 weekend shifts per every 6-week schedule
• Must live at least 50 miles from the contracted facility to be eligible (night shift progressive care applicants); candidates between 50–99.9 miles may be subject to a bill rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2+ years of PCU/progressive care or stepdown experience preferred for first-time travelers
• Experience caring for surgical trauma patients, including those with penetrating injuries or injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes or falls
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a high-acuity progressive care environment

Why Join Us

• Travelers may receive reimbursement for time spent completing required pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours), with time verified upon contract start
• Work within a well-supported unit backed by robust interdisciplinary resources and a facility committed to placing staff in their home unit whenever possible