Travel Cardiac Tele RN - $2,002 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring at least 2 years of cardiac floor experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry/PCU/DOU/IMC Stepdown unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, and carotid stenosis
• Cares for patients post CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO/Watchman, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, and other cardiac/thoracic/vascular surgeries
• Ratios vary by acuity: 1:4 for surgical step down and 1:5-6 for lower acuity patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15), 36 hours per week
• 13-26 week assignment options available
• Floating required following unit rotation, though not first to float
• Weekend requirement of 4 per 4-week schedule (flexible)
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication systems
• Utilizes equipment including arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending acceptable at submission)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted unless candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Skills required: sheath removal, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath care, cardiac drip management, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), external CPAP/BIPAP, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Preferred skills include arterial line management, wound care/wound vac, and charge nurse experience
• EPIC charting experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and post-procedural care for cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters
• Unit orientation is 24 hours, followed by weekly facility orientation
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Navy scrubs required
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Former Novant Health/New Hanover PERM, PRN, or EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose either travel or per diem status, not both
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units and disclosed at submission
• First-time travelers considered only with more than 24 months of cardiac experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-756409. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry

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.