Travel Cardiac PCU Telemetry RN
hace 4 días
Wilmington
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 07/27/2026, • 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: Jul 27, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Openings: 1Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac floor experience and ACLS certification, with night shift scheduling at a hospital in North Carolina. Details • Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week), • Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:4 for surgical step-down, 1:5–6 for lower acuity patients, • Patient population includes cardiac and vascular diagnoses such as AFib, CHF, ACS, CAD, aortic/mitral valve disease, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis, • Special procedures include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, post-cath, post-DCCV, post-EP procedures, and pacemaker placements, • Required clinical skills include cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/step-down care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, sheath removal, post-MI and pre/post cardiac cath care, cardiac drip management and titration, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula), • Specialized equipment includes Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires; arterial line experience is preferred but not required, • EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication); SBAR (communication), • 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period (flexible), • Floating follows unit rotation; travelers are not first to float, • Local candidates are accepted within 50 miles of the facilityRequirements, • Active NC RN license or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration), • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (may be pending at time of consideration), • Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required, • Prior travel experience required unless candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience, • Must pass an EKG test prior to start, • Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but required before start)Additional Information, • Preferred skills include arterial line management, wound care/wound vac, and charge nurse experience, • Scrub color required: navy, • Orientation is 24 hours; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation, • Pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed annually; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes, • Candidates must be available for an interview; all candidates will be interviewed before an offer is extended, • RTO of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; RTO exceeding 7 days requires facility approval, • Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays, • Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and could be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit consolidation and redeployment to other areas may occur mid-contract, • Any previous permanent, PRN, or per-diem employee of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel position; facility rehire approval is required, • Travel pairs are allowed, but each traveler must have their own transportation and be open to different schedules, • Contracts are a minimum of 13 weeks with the possibility of extension American Traveler Job ID #P-722565. 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.