Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,840 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: 06/29/2026
• 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 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac floor experience and ACLS certification, working night shifts at a hospital in North Carolina.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac and vascular diagnoses such as A-fib, CHF, ACS, CAD, aortic and mitral valve conditions, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Special procedures include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, post-cath, post-DCCV, post-EP procedures, and pacemaker placements
• Patient ratios: 1:4 for surgical step-down; 1:5–6 for lower acuity
• Night shift only: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period (flexible)
• Float rotation follows unit schedule; travelers are not first to float
• Required skills include cardiac telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, sheath removal, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath care, cardiac drip management and titration, 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
• Equipment used includes Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, and arterial lines (preferred but not required)
• EMR system: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication); SBAR (communication)
• Contract length: 13–26 weeks

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required unless the candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months are highly preferred for consideration; references are required by the start date

Additional Information

• Orientation is 24 hours; no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Pre-start modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must also be completed annually; modules are delivered via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; requests exceeding 7 days require facility approval; no RTO is permitted after booking without prior approval
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Contract staff are expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit consolidation mid-contract may occur
• Travel pairs are permitted; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Navy scrubs required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different rate
• Every candidate will be interviewed prior to placement

American Traveler Job ID #P-713884. 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.