Travel Cardiac Telemetry​/PCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  Cardiac PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Cardiac Telemetry/PCU position requiring at least 1 year of cardiac tele or PCU experience and NIHSS certification.

• Community-based teaching hospital with 351 licensed beds located in an urban area
• No trauma designation; hospital is a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• 18-bed Cardiac Telemetry/PCU unit with an average daily census of 18
• Patient population includes NSTEMI/STEMI, cardiac interventional and electrophysiology procedures, thoracic surgery, heart failure, post-stroke, and post-open heart surgery patients
• Cares for general, vascular, and thoracic surgical patients requiring hemodynamic support and titration of cardiac anti-arrhythmic drips
• Manages respiratory failure patients requiring medium/high flow oxygen or NIPPV support
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions
• EPIC EMR used
• Philips Intellivue monitors in all rooms;
  Baxter IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Arterial line monitoring equipment interfaces with Philips monitors
• Support staff includes CNA, Charge Nurse (serves as Resource), Rapid Response Team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and 24/7 Hospitalist coverage
• Night shift schedule, , 36 hours per week on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the critical care division or Intermediate Care

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Telemetry or PCU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills required include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation, arterial line management, drip titration, non-invasive ventilator care, vascular line management, chest tube/drain care, and post-procedure site care
• Experience with post-EP permanent pacemaker/ICD and post-pulmonary artery thrombectomy care preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

• Responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation for assigned patients
• Unit culture is described as positive, team-focused, and high-tech/high-touch
• Facility and unit orientation includes 36 hours in week one plus a 12-hour departmental orientation shift with an RN preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• RTO requests subject to Resource Team approval
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-745234. 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

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.