Travel PCU Registered Nurse

Job DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, North Carolina.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/08/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Nights, 3x12hrsHours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Jun 8, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, Epic proficiency, and strong cardiac and telemetry skills.Details30-bed private-room Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a community hospital settingPrimary patient population includes Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization with and without intervention, rule-out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placementSecondary focus on respiratory patients including COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP-dependent patientsPatient ratio is 1:4 for patients on drips or BiPAP, and 1:5 otherwiseRooms are remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD)Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AMWeekend rotation required; holiday coverage as neededScheduling is conducted over a 6-week period via a self-scheduling system (Optilink), distributed based on departmental need, patient acuity, skill mix, and previous assignmentsEMR: Epic (experience required)Nurse Assistants available 24/7; RN Secretary on duty 7:00 AM – 11:00 PMFloat to other campus locations within the health system may be requiredRequirementsActive RN license — NC or Compact license required and must be in hand prior to considerationCurrent certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS preferredMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredCardiac PCU experience required; comfort with 1:5 patient ratios requiredEpic EMR experience requiredRequired skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring (on-unit), pre/post cardiac catheterization care, peripheral line and PICC line management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management with and without titration, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP management, and tracheostomy managementPreferred skills: use of Rapid Response Teams, previous Charge RN experienceMust reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligibleA valid driver's license (DL) is required for consideration to verify candidate addressTwo professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for considerationAdditional InformationAll RNs are required to pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam during the compliance process, regardless of specialty — two attempts are allowed; study materials are not provided by the facility, so candidates should prepare in advanceOrientation modules are unit-based and average 2–4 hours; module hours will varyZero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absencesFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-704617. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.