Travel Cardiac PCU Telemetry RN - $1,669 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63723221 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Description: RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required. Traveler Experience: Required UNLESS traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience.Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleuravac, External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway managementCerts: BLS & ACLS, NIHSSPREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge ExperienceJOB DETAILS:Ratios: Varies per Acuity. Ratios are 1:4 for surgical step down, and 1:5-6 for lower acuityShift: 1845-0715 36 HOURS ONLY Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation - not first to floatWeekend Requirement: 4 per 4 weeks (flexible)** Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as neededPATIENT DIAGNOSES: Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, Aortic stenosis/regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, PVD PAD, Vasculitis, Carotid stenosis, Venous stasis, sheath management, sheath removal.SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, Carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, Amputations, Other vascular surgeries, Cardiac surgeries, Thoracic surgeries, General thoracic surgery, Post cath, Post DCCV, Post electrophysiology procedures, Pacemaker placements.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Arterial lines (not required), Doppler, Bladder scanner, EKG, Femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, Chest tubes, Epicardial Pacing Wires.UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBARUNIT ORIENTATION: 24 hoursSCRUBS: NavyINTERVIEW AVAILABILITY:Please provide your candidate's interview availability for the next 72 hours while submitting. Manager will not offer without speaking to the candidate first.*** INTERNAL NOTES ***Please review against the UD*MUST Pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.***Every candidate will be interviewed. Modified Time:7/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Marmon Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*Skills : Arterial line management*, BiPAP/CPAP management, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management*, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele*, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Sheath Removal, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Telemetry*, Titrate Cardiac drips, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, Radial Artery Lines* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : Varies per Acuity Patient Ratios Nights : Varies per Acuity Patient Ratios Weekends : Varies per Acuity Float Required : Will follow unit rotation - not first to float Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4 per 4 weeks (flexible) Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 41 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 43 Number of Beds : 44 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Atrial FibrillationCHFACSCADAortic stenosis/regurgitationMitral Regurgitation/StenosisEndocarditisCardiomyopathyPVDPADVasculitisCarotid stenosisVenous stasisSheath managementSheath removalRatios are 1:4 for surgical step down, and 1:5-6 for lower acuity Special Procedures/Unit Details : PLEASE REVEIW AGAINST UDPost cardiac surgery unit.CABGAVRMVRTAVRMitral ClipLAAO (Watchman procedure)VATSCarotid endarterectomyFEM-POP bypassAmputationsOther vascular surgeriesCardiac surgeriesThoracic surgeriesGeneral thoracic surgeryPost cathPost DCCVPost electrophysiology proceduresPacemaker placements Special Equipment : Arterial lines (not required)DopplerBladder scannerEKGFemoral SheathsTR BandFem-stopChest tubes Epicardial Pacing WiresCardiac Drips #Tier2 Travel Compliance Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process : All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details : Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed. Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission. Local candidates ( 50 miles) : Lower rate applies. RTO : Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing. NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal. Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description. Travel pairs : Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed). Charting : See job description. References can be pending at submission. Modules : Pre-start modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours. Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modules Non-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modules Must be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty) Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCandidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process:All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details: Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed.Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission.Local candidates ( 50 miles): Lower rate applies.RTO: Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing.NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal.Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description.Travel pairs: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed).Charting: See job description.References can be pending at submission.Modules:Pre-start modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours.Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modulesNon-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modulesMust be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Prime Staffing Job ID #37268196. 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: RN:PCU/Step Down,19:00:00-07:30:00

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