Travel PCU / Telemetry RN - $2,170 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU/Telemetry RN with a VA or compact license and independent telemetry interpretation skills for a 12-hour, day-shift assignment supporting the Adult Inpatient Division.

Details

• Supports the Adult Inpatient Division with a primary preassigned unit that may change based on census and acuity
• Patient population includes stroke evaluation, chest pain, arrhythmias, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, AKI, GI bleeding, altered mental status, and postoperative care
• Utilizes CPAP, high-flow oxygen, telemetry monitoring, and ECG equipment
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7a-7p
• Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floats first among staff to PCU/Telemetry, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Medical, and Surgical/Orthopedic units based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• 1-2 years of recent PCU/Progressive Care experience required
• Strong neuro assessment and cardiac monitoring skills required
• Must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience with Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin drips required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must meet required ECG/telemetry competency
• Prior travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including rhythm monitoring, escalation of clinical changes, and management of respiratory support devices
• May be reassigned to a different unit before or during a shift, or have primary unit assignment changed during the contract
• Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday based on hospital need
• Navy scrubs required
• Orientation includes hospital onboarding and unit-based orientation across applicable inpatient areas
• Oncology experience is a plus but not required
• Ideal candidate is adaptable, comfortable floating, and able to quickly integrate into different inpatient teams

American Traveler Job ID #P-757708. 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

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