Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a high‑acuity cardiac center of excellence, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care PCU experience and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Requirements Active CO RN license or active Compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date) Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PCU experience required US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions; no Canadian SSNs accepted One professional reference required No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months Responsibilities Located in a surgical cardiology PCU on the 5th floor of a main hospital tower 30‑bed unit staffed by RNs and PCTs, with a team of approximately 65 staff members Patient ratios are typically 1:4, with a possible 1:5 ratio Typical cases include post‑cath care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchmans, pacemaker implantations), post‑thoracic surgery (VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies), pre‑ and post‑op open‑heart surgery (CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs), and vascular surgery post‑op care Equipment used includes telemetry monitors, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacers, IV pumps, and SCD pumps EMR system: Meditech Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM 13‑week contract Preferred skills include chest tube management (including removal), pacer wire removal, 12‑lead EKG interpretation, O2 management up to BiPAP and heated high‑flow, and drip management (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine) Responsibilities include performing TR band management, neurovascular checks, and supporting a wide range of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients throughout recovery Fast‑paced, high-acuity unit at a recognized cardiac center of excellence Ideal candidates are collaborative team players who are high-energy, flexible, and value open communication Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates will not be considered First‑time travelers are not mentioned as eligible; a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is required per HCA guidelines for this region Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr