Travel Stepdown RN Telemetry - $2,037 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN with telemetry experience for a night shift position requiring NC or compact licensure in hand.

Details

• Step down unit within a hospital setting
• Cardiac and neurological telemetry patient population including CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Manages central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral lines
• Performs blood product administration and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Monitors and manages cardiac dysrhythmias with remote and on-unit telemetry
• Utilizes Rapid Response/Code teams as needed
• Manages cardiac drips without titration
• Uses Epic charting system
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), full time
• Works every other weekend
• No blocked scheduling available

Requirements

• Active RN license, NC or Compact, required in hand
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS and CPI certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience including telemetry experience
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with central line care/management, blood product administration, and IV therapy required
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Scrub colors: Galaxy Blue or Royal Blue
• Gel polish, artificial nails, dips, powders, and press-ons are prohibited per infection control policy
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 31-March 31) with no exemptions
• Candidates residing within 75 miles are considered local
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum
• Previous permanent employment with Duke University Health System must be disclosed, and candidates must not have been permanent employees within the past 6 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-753226. 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

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