Travel Cardiac Telemetry PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a teaching hospital's Cardiac/Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit, requiring 2 years of experience and comfort managing vasoactive drips, BiPAP, and post-cardiac surgery patients.

• Cardiac/Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit within a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed
• Cares for post-CV procedure patients including CABG, valve replacement, Watchman, and TAVR
• Manages patients with CHF, DKA/HHS, thoracotomy, cardio-renal syndrome, respiratory failure, and arrhythmias
• Utilizes chest tubes, BiPAP, CPAP, AVAPS, heated high flow, and temporary pacers
• Uses Epic (Excellian) charting system

• Active or pending MN RN license accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Must be comfortable with vasoactive IV drips, BiPAP, endotool/insulin drips, and post-op CABG/valve replacement/thoracotomy care
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and cardiac monitoring
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration not required)
• Skilled in insulin drip management and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with pacemakers (temporary/permanent) and pre/post cardiac cath and surgery care
• Renal failure and TAVR experience preferred
• Charge RN experience preferred
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

• Provide intermediate cardiac care to a complex patient population including post-surgical, renal, and respiratory cases
• Navy scrub color required
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible unless applying for a radiology position
• Previous staff or per diem employees must have a 3-month gap since their last shift worked
• RTO should ideally not exceed 5 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

American Traveler Job  #P-766257. 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.