Travel PCU RN - Heart Progressive Care

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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a cardiac progressive care unit requiring 2+ years of experience and procedural skills including chest tube and central line management.

• Progressive Care Unit for post-op open heart and cardiothoracic surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring
• Accepts Med/Surg overflow patients
• 29-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Night shift 7p-7a, 3x12 or 4x12 schedule options with 36 or 48hr contract options
• Weekday shifts with every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Orientation held every other Thursday
• Cerner EMR used for charting

• Active WV or Compact RN license in hand required
• BLS and ACLS certification 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
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias required
• 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required unless medical exemption provided
• COVID vaccine required with case-by-case medical/religious exemption review

• Provide progressive cardiac care to post-surgical open heart and cardiothoracic patients
• Short term acute care facility that is a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital
• Member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• 838 total staffed beds
• Royal blue and white scrubs required for RNs
• Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Blocked schedule requests accommodated
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, with 75-99 miles considered case-by-case
• Former permanent employees must wait 3 years from last permanent work date before returning as a traveler
• Current Vandalia Health System employees are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role
• Free parking provided for travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-770977. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.