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PRN Healthcare

Travel PCU RN - Cardiac

Manchester, NH · On-site

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 06/29/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel PRN Healthcare Job ID ...

Meda Health

Travel PCU RN

Asheville, NC

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 06/29/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Meda Health is looking for a ...

Meda Health

Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Asheville, NC

$1K - $2K/wk

Travel Meda Health is looking for a Cardiac PCU RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/ACLS (at minimum)

Focus Staff

Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Evansville, IN

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/05/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is seeking a ...

Focus Staff

Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Asheville, NC

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 06/15/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is seeking a ...

Meda Health

Travel PCU Stepdown RN

Asheville, NC

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Meda Health is looking for a PCU RN ...

Focus Staff

Travel Cardiovascular PCU RN

Asheville, NC

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/06/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is seeking a ...

Focus Staff

Travel PCU Stepdown RN

Asheville, NC

$1K - $2K/wk

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/06/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is seeking a ...

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How much do cardiac pcu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for cardiac pcu rn in the United States is $2,314.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,961.54 and $2,653.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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, and why are they important?

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.
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Travel PCU RN - Cardiac

Travel PCU RN - Cardiac

PRN Healthcare

Manchester, NH • On-site

$1K - $2K/wk

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

PRN Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 06/29/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

PRN Healthcare Job ID #1545670. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU RN

About PRN Healthcare

Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but something was missing. He loved caring for his patients, but felt that staffing agencies were exchanging compassion for competitiveness. He was determined to change that. As a result, he started Nurses PRN in 1995 to become a model for the healthcare staffing industry – being competitive in the marketplace, yet still maintaining a compassionate heart.


Over the years Nurses PRN grew and evolved as a nationwide healthcare staffing company, and therefore wanted to be more inclusive to all valued healthcare professionals: nurses, allied health, locum tenens, CNAs, and more. This lead to the introduction of PRN Healthcare, which is inclusive of Nurses PRN and all of our other healthcare divisions.


Our mission to create authentic, meaningful relationships with our healthcare professionals helps us set them up for success in their dream assignment, whether that be a travel contract, local contract, or per diem shift. This is all driven by the simple idea that better care for our healthcare workers, leads to better patient care – and this is all supported by a dedicated internal staff.


Our company culture is strongly backed by faith-based values and activities, to remind us that our success provides us the opportunity to serve and give back to our communities. This is the spirit of caregiving. This is PRN Healthcare.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
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About PRN Healthcare

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As a result, he started Nurses PRN in 1995 to become a model for the healthcare staffing industry - being competitive in the marketplace, yet still maintaining a compassionate heart. Over the years Nurses PRN grew and evolved as a nationwide healthcare staffing company, and therefore wanted to be more inclusive to all valued healthcare professionals: nurses, allied health, locum tenens, CNAs, and more. This lead to the introduction of PRN Healthcare, which is inclusive of Nurses PRN and all of our other healthcare divisions. Our mission to create authentic, meaningful relationships with our healthcare professionals helps us set them up for success in their dream assignment, whether that be a travel contract, local contract, or per diem shift. This is all driven by the simple idea that better care for our healthcare workers, leads to better patient care - and this is all supported by a dedicated internal staff. Our company culture is strongly backed by faith-based values and activities, to remind us that our success provides us the opportunity to serve and give back to our communities.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Appleton, WI, US

Year founded

1995

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