Travel PCU RN - $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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring NC or compact RN license and prior cardiac PCU experience.

Details

• work focused Medical Progressive Care unit with 30 private beds, providing 24/7 care
• patient population focuses primarily on cardiac conditions (CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, rule out MI, syncope, pacemaker placement) with secondary respiratory focus (COPD, pneumonia, BiPAP)
• rooms remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD)
• patient ratios of 1:5, or 1:4 when managing drips or BiPAP
• day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• weekend rotation required, along with holiday coverage as needed
• 6-week self-scheduling system used, with shift distribution based on departmental need and patient acuity
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Nurse Assistants available 24/7; RN secretary support 7 AM-11 PM
• floating to any Cone Health campus may be required

Requirements

• active NC or compact RN license required
• minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification preferred
• prior Cardiac PCU experience required
• previous Charge RN experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• must pass a Pass/Fail EKG competency exam during compliance (two attempts allowed)
• skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, on-unit telemetry monitoring, pre/post cardiac catheterization care, peripheral line and PICC line management, chest tube management (Emerson, Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy management, procedural sedation administration, and management of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• use of Rapid Response/Code teams preferred
• current driver's license required to verify address

Additional Information

• provide direct nursing care to cardiac and respiratory patients in a progressive care setting
• must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates within this radius will be accepted
• first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO must be submitted at the time of application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted
• scheduling flexibility required, with strict adherence to attendance policies
• compliance materials must be completed by 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the assignment start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-741316. 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.