Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a community hospital, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and the ability to float across a regional health system. Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 18 months of PCU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Experience required: tracheostomy care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted One professional reference dated within the past year required; must be from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Responsibilities Combined PCU and Med‑Surg unit with 33 beds in a 58‑licensed‑bed community hospital with no trauma designation Patient population includes stroke R/O, pneumonia, cellulitis, failure to thrive, AMS, chest pain R/O, Afib, COPD, and similar diagnoses RN‑to‑patient ratio of 1:5–1:6 12‑hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required Floating required within scope of practice to facilities across Region3, which includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — do not apply if not agreeable to this requirement May float to a nearby affiliated facility (approximately 15–20 minutes away) fairly regularly; advance notice is typically provided Low census call is possible; may be called back up to 3:00 PM for day shift 75% of assigned holidays must be worked EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; telemetry monitors: Philips Telemetry is monitored at the nurses' station and remotely at a central monitoring hub First‑time travelers are welcome to apply Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered Department support includes CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC (most day shifts), a charge nurse (typically without a patient assignment), phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, a resource nurse (as staffing allows), RT available 24/7, and a 24/7 hospitalist team (mix of in‑person and virtual) Orientation includes a facility‑level new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation Scheduling is done in 6‑week cycles Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional time may be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot otherwise be met Required scrub color: navy blue Free parking is available on‑site Unit culture is described as close‑knit with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient experience Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-721085 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr