American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- 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 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Telemetry unit requiring neuro stepdown experience, EPIC proficiency, and at least 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
Details
- Neuro stepdown/IMC unit caring for a mixed neurological and medical intermediate patient population
- Patient ratio of 1:4 with a 24-bed unit capacity
- Night shift, 4x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
- 36 or 48-hour weekly schedules available
- No on-call requirements
- Float requirement to other intermediate areas (6A, 5A PCTU, 5C Cardiac Intermediate) and critical care units (ICU/Stepdown)
- Weekend requirement of at least 3 shifts every six weeks
- Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication systems
Requirements
- Active NC or Compact RN license required (pending acceptable at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
- Neuro nursing experience strongly preferred
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CPI preferred)
- EPIC charting experience required
- Required skills include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, IV insulin protocols, CBI, feeding tube care, central/PICC/peripheral line management, blood product administration, ventilator and tracheostomy care, chest tube management, ABG interpretation, wound care/wound vac, and LEVO titration
- Neurological skillset required including craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, lumbar drains, post-TPA care, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, and TBI care
- TR Band and surgical drain management experience required
- Previous travel experience required; unit does not accept first-time travelers
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to a neuro and medical intermediate patient population requiring close monitoring
- Weekly orientation includes an 8-hour computer class plus two shifts of unit-based orientation
- Scrubs not provided; navy blue and white combinations accepted
- Must maintain a teamwork-oriented approach in line with facility behavioral expectations
- Strict adherence to the unit's call-off policy is required
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
- Contracts of 16+ weeks considered to provide coverage through the holiday season
- Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units with separate transportation
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
- Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying and must disclose prior employment details
American Traveler Job ID #P-753444. 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 - Intermediate Care
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.