Travel Cardiac Telemetry PCU RN - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Telemetry PCU position at a community teaching hospital in High Point, NC, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac telemetry or PCU experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in an 18-bed Cardiac Telemetry Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a 351-bed community teaching hospital designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center in an urban setting in High Point, NC
• Patient population includes general medical patients requiring continuous cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic monitoring, including those presenting with NSTEMI, post-STEMI, heart failure, post-stroke, electrophysiology procedures, thoracic surgery, and post-op day 2 open heart
• Also cares for general, vascular, and thoracic surgical patients requiring pharmacological titration of cardiac anti-arrhythmic drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Tridil) and respiratory failure patients requiring medium/high flow oxygen or NIPPV
• Patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on patient acuity and interventions
• RN is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring including independent rhythm interpretation
• EMR: Epic
• IV pumps: Baxter; medication dispensing: Omnicell; cardiac monitors: Philips Intellivue (in-room monitors in all 18 beds)
• Arterial lines interface with Philips monitors for invasive blood pressure monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within the critical care division or Intermediate Care

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of cardiac telemetry or PCU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation, arterial lines, drip titration, non-invasive ventilator care (BiPAP/CPAP), vascular lines, chest tubes/drains, post-procedure site care (trans radial bands, femoral venous/arterial sheaths, post EP pacemaker/ICD, post pulmonary artery thrombectomy)
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Must provide the last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 36 hours in week 1 (including nursing team orientation and online CBL via Healthstream) followed by a 12-hour departmental orientation shift with an RN preceptor
• Department support includes CNAs, a charge nurse (who also serves as resource nurse), a Rapid Response Team, Respiratory Therapy 24/7, and Hospitalist coverage 24/7; no IV/VAT team on unit
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Schedule cycles run every 6 weeks; RTO requests require Resource Team approval
• Required scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available on site
• Unit culture is described as positive and team-focused
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-732348. 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

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.