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How much do cardiac pcu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for cardiac pcu rn in Tennessee is $2,175.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,857.69 and $2,465.38 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cardiac PCU RN?

A Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (Cardiac PCU RN) is a specialized nurse who cares for patients with cardiac (heart-related) conditions who require close monitoring, but not intensive care. These nurses work in the progressive care unit (PCU), which is also known as step-down or intermediate care. They monitor vital signs, administer cardiac medications, assist with procedures, and educate patients and families about heart health. Cardiac PCU RNs play a critical role in supporting patients recovering from heart surgery, heart attacks, or those with chronic heart conditions. Their expertise helps ensure patients receive timely interventions and ongoing assessment during their recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cardiac PCU RN?

To thrive as a Cardiac PCU RN, you need strong cardiac nursing knowledge, advanced patient assessment skills, and an active RN license with relevant experience in progressive care or telemetry units. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring systems, EKG interpretation, and certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) are typically required. Excellent critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills help RNs manage complex cardiac patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential to ensure patient safety, prompt intervention, and optimal outcomes in the high-acuity cardiac progressive care environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Cardiac PCU RN, and how can they be managed?

Cardiac PCU RNs often encounter fast-paced environments, with rapidly changing patient conditions requiring quick critical thinking and strong assessment skills. Managing complex cardiac medications, interpreting telemetry, and responding to cardiac emergencies are common challenges. Effective time management, clear communication with interdisciplinary teams, and ongoing education help nurses adapt and provide the highest quality care. Support from experienced colleagues and unit-based learning opportunities also play a key role in overcoming these challenges.

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Infographic showing various Cardiac Pcu Rn job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 25% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,115 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse RN

TNAA

Nashville, TN

$48.03/hr

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Job description

We are looking for a Travel Progressive Care Unit RN for a great Travel nursing job in Nashville, TN.

This Progressive Care Unit Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse salary from leading Travel nurse agencies in the United States.

With Wanderly you can chat and apply to any agency with Wanderly’s Universal Application, below are the details of this Travel Nursing Job including the Travel nurse salary:

  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit RN
  • Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse : Nashville, TN
  • Travel Nurse Salary: $1729/Week
  • Start Date: September 11, 2026
  • Travel Nursing Job Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Travel Nurse Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, Night

We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Nashville, TN. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
  • Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
PCU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Progressive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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