Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,002 per week

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: 06/08/2026 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: Jun 8, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, Epic proficiency, and strong cardiac and telemetry skills. Details 30-bed private-room Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a community hospital setting Primary patient population includes Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization with and without intervention, rule‑out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement Secondary focus on respiratory patients including COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP‑dependent patients Patient ratio is 1:4 for patients on drips or BiPAP, and 1:5 otherwise Rooms are remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD) Night shift, 3x12‑hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Weekend rotation required; holiday coverage as needed Scheduling is conducted over a 6‑week period via a self‑scheduling system (Optilink), distributed based on departmental need, patient acuity, skill mix, and previous assignments EMR: Epic (experience required) Nurse Assistants available 24/7; RN Secretary on duty 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Float to other campus locations within the health system may be required Requirements Active RN license – NC or Compact license required and must be in hand prior to consideration Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS preferred Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Cardiac PCU experience required; comfort with 1:5 patient ratios required Epic EMR experience required Required skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring (on‑unit), pre/post cardiac catheterization care, peripheral line and PICC line management, cardiac and vasoactive drip management with and without titration, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur‑evac), external CPAP/BiPAP management, and tracheostomy management Preferred skills: use of Rapid Response Teams, previous Charge RN experience Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility – local candidates are not eligible A valid driver's license (DL) is required for consideration to verify candidate address Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration Additional Information All RNs are required to pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam during the compliance process, regardless of specialty – two attempts are allowed; study materials are not provided by the facility, so candidates should prepare in advance Orientation modules are unit‑based and average 2–4 hours; module hours will vary Zero‑tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences First‑time travelers are welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID #P-704617. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit Benefits Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment Generous 401(k) match Substantial housing stipends 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians #J-18808-Ljbffr