Travel Cardiac PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit position requiring at least 2 years of cardiac PCU experience and NC/compact RN licensure.

• 30-private bed Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit providing 24/7 care
• Rooms are remotely monitored by the Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD)
• Focus on cardiac patients including CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, rule out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement
• Secondary focus on respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP management
• Patient ratios of 1:4 with drips/BiPAP, otherwise mostly 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Weekend rotation with holidays as needed
• Nurse Assistants available 24/7 and RN secretary support from 7 AM-11 PM
• EPIC EMR required
• May float to any Cone Health campus as needed

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, preferably in cardiac PCU setting
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (two attempts allowed)
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring on the unit
• Skilled in management of peripheral and PICC lines
• Skilled in management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration preferred)
• Skilled in procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Skilled in chest tube management (Emerson, Pleur-evac)
• Skilled in external CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy management
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams preferred
• Valid driver's license required for address verification

• Provide direct nursing care to cardiac and respiratory progressive care patients
• Staff are scheduled for a 6-week period via a self-assisted scheduling system based on departmental need and patient acuity
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates within this radius accepted
• RTO requests must be submitted with the application; no post-submission RTO accepted
• Background checks must show no open cases
• Education verification required through a third party

American Traveler Job  #P-765209. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

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.