Travel Heart PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charleston, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/12/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position caring for post-op open heart and cardiothoracic surgical patients, requiring chest tube and central line experience.

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a 29-bed Open Heart Progressive Care pod
• Cares for post-op open heart and cardiothoracic surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring
• Also accepts Med/Surg overflow patients
• 4:1 patient ratio
• Night shift, 7P-7A, 3x12 or 4x12 schedule with 36 or 48hr contract options
• Weekday shifts with every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Blocked schedule requests accommodated
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active WV or Compact RN license in hand required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required through AHA
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Chest tube insertion assistance, management, and removal experience required
• Central line experience required
• Experience with external/internal pacemakers and wound vacs required
• 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required

• Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• 838 staffed beds facility
• Orientation held every other Thursday
• Scrub color required:
  Royal Blue/White
• Flu shot required without medical exemption proof
• COVID vaccine required, with medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case on approval
• Free parking available for travelers
• Please limit holiday RTO requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Former permanent employees must wait 3 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of Vandalia Health System (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, with 75-100 mile candidates considered case-by-case
• First-time travelers not considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-767369. 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.