Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring cardiac post-procedural experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

• 22-bed cardiothoracic surgery progressive care unit with average census of 21
• Patient population includes CABG, valve replacement/repair, LVAD, heart transplant, AAA repair, carotids, and thoracic outlet cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-5 based on acuity, CNA ratio of 1:11
• 12-hour night shift schedule, , 36 hours per week
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to 7 Reynolds, 7 Ardmore, Day Hospital, or 5CC West
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Zoll, bladder scanner, and USGIV (training available)
• Telemetry monitoring support provided, with RN responsible for interpreting cardiac strips

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required for Resource Team
• PCCN certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Cardiology experience required, including cardiac post-procedural care for CABG, valve replacement/repair, LVAD, heart transplant, AAA repair, carotids, and thoracic outlet cases
• Experience with titrating and non-titrating cardiac drips 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

• Level 1 Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Unit supported by CNA, unit secretary, charge nurse, phlebotomy, rapid response team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• No dedicated IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental training
• Team-oriented unit culture with strong staff engagement and passion for patient care
• Free on-site parking available
• 75% of holidays required to be worked
• First-time travelers accepted if they have CT surgery experience
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before returning as a traveler

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

$1,930/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks): $25,090

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks): $100,360

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages: $684/wk

Regular

Hours:

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends: $1,246/wk

Lodging: $110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,737 - $1,930. The $1,930 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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