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Travel Cardiac PCU RN - $1,987 per week

American Traveler

  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • $1,987 Per Week

Highlights

Skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, pre/post cardiac cath care, peripheral line and PICC line management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, procedural sedation administration, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, and tracheostomy management. Focus on cardiac patients including CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, rule out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBurlington, NC

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac PCU RN with at least 2 years of cardiac progressive care experience and NC/compact RN license for a 13-week day shift assignment.

Details

  • Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit with 30 private beds, providing care 24/7
  • Focus on cardiac patients including CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, rule out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement
  • Secondary focus on respiratory patients including COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP management
  • Patient ratios of 1:4 with drips or BiPAP, otherwise mostly 1:5
  • Rooms remotely monitored by the Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD)
  • Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed
  • Nurse Assistants available 24/7 and RN secretary support from 7a-11p
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • May float to any Cone Health campus as needed

Requirements

  • Active NC or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Cardiac PCU experience required and must be comfortable with 1:5 patient ratios
  • Charge RN experience preferred
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed)
  • Skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, pre/post cardiac cath care, peripheral line and PICC line management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, procedural sedation administration, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, and tracheostomy management
  • Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
  • Use of Rapid Response/Code teams preferred

Additional Information

  • Provide direct cardiac and respiratory nursing care within a progressive care unit setting
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, with no local rates offered
  • RTO must be submitted at the time of application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-760904. 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

About American Traveler

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.

 

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