American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- 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 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Step Down/PCU unit requiring telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience, NC or compact RN license, and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Details
- Step Down/PCU unit in a hospital setting with rapid response team support
- Patient population similar to ICU, excluding MI, GI bleeds, and DKA cases
- Target patient ratio of 1:4
- 12-lead ECG and cardiac monitor in every room with continuous pulse oximetry
- No ventilator management required on this unit
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
- 13-week contract with option for 36 hours per week
- Rotating float requirement between Step Down and ICU units based on census
- No on-call requirements
- Weekend requirement of 6-12 shifts over a 13-week contract
- Self-scheduling available
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Stroke Life Support certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
- Meditech charting experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Skills required include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
- Experience with cardiac drip management, heparin protocols, and IV insulin protocols required
- Respiratory skills required including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and oxygen administration
- Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE experience required
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide step-down level nursing care for cardiac and neurological patients using continuous monitoring equipment
- Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
- Unit orientation is 24 hours, with hospital orientation during the first week requiring daily class attendance
- Must pass required testing/modules prior to start, with online pre-start modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles)
- Black scrubs required (not provided)
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- RTO limited to 7 days maximum per contract, auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
- Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a lower rate
- Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
- Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units and disclosed at submission
- First-time travelers will be considered, though some travel experience is preferred
American Traveler Job ID #P-784036. 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 - Stepdown
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.