Travel PCU RN - $1,895 per week

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• 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.

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Columbia, SC Progressive Care Unit

Contract Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:00-07:30) Expected 36 hours/week Onsite

• 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 and manage hemodynamically stable patients, with telemetry monitoring capabilities available for up to 14 patients
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing up to 1:5 as needed based on census
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Social Services, and more
• Complete pre-assignment testing and required modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Float to other units and/or campuses as requested due to census needs, limited to units for which competencies have been demonstrated and documented

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• AHA ACLS certification required
• BLS/BCLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Telemetry (TELE) competency required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a PCU/progressive care setting (2+ years required for first-time travelers)
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Medication test required prior to assignment
• Must complete orientation (held every Monday) and annual compliance requirements
• Must live at least 50 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible (night shift, Progressive Care specialty); candidates between 50-99.9 miles may be subject to a bill rate reduction
• Weekend commitment of 6 shifts per every 6-week schedule

• Experience caring for surgical trauma patients in an acute or progressive care environment
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown setting

• Work within a well-supported unit backed by a robust interdisciplinary team including Rapid Response, Pharmacy, Respiratory Services, and more
• Pre-assignment module hours (up to 16 hours) may be eligible for reimbursement upon contract start

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID . 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

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