Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,840 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 6, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Progressive Care Unit position requiring strong vasoactive drip experience and the ability to manage high-acuity stepdown patients in an ICU-like environment. Details Hospital-based PCU/Stepdown unit with 20 beds and an average daily census of 18 patients Functions more like an ICU — only one pressor drip per patient; additional pressors require ICU transfer Patient population includes post-rapid response, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, post-op (GYN, GU, GI, thoracotomies, neuro, ortho), pre/post OB with complications (Pitocin), ranging in age from adolescent to geriatric Patient ratio of 1:3-4 Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15), three shifts per week; 36 or 48 hours per week available Every other weekend required Floating required to a sister ICCU unit as needed Vasoactive drips used on unit include Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Neo Special equipment includes bedside telemetry monitors with remote backup, A-lines, BiPAP, chest tubes, and trachs (no vents on unit) EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis 13-week contract Requirements Active NC or compact RN license Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 2 years of RN experience required PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown experience required Required skills: arterial line management, titrating vasoactive drips, telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin protocols, CVA management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, and isolation precautions IV start experience required Conscious sedation experience required Must pass EKG testing prior to start Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates are accepted No block scheduling — schedule is created by the nurse manager Hospital orientation is held during week one; traveler must be available for classes each day No RTO is permitted after booking, and requests cannot be negotiated onsite — call-offs or additional time off may result in contract cancellation Scrub colors: navy, white, or a combination of the two 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration American Traveler Job ID P-686298. 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 Unit About American Traveler With 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386