Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Monroe, NC, requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience and the ability to float across a multi-facility regional network. Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Proficiency with critical care drip management and general PCU skill set as outlined in job details Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Responsibilities 11-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a 174-licensed-bed community hospital Patient population includes stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, cardiac cath pre/post, ETOH/CIWA, respiratory illnesses, GI disorders, liver failure, AKI/CKD, and patients requiring fluid resuscitation or blood products RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4; CNA support at 1:5–6 Specialized skills include critical care drip management (Insulin, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin), blood product administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, chest tube management, NGT/Dobhoff/PEG tube placement, drain management, PCA pumps, and PIV starts EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips Nurses are responsible for reading and responding to telemetry monitors — no dedicated monitoring technician 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week Every‑other‑weekend rotation required Floating required as needed across Region 2 facilities: Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children’s Hospital) No on-call requirements for travelers Departmental support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), IV/VAT team, resource nurse (as available), respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7, virtual after hours), and virtual nurses (24/7) Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental training Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays Time-off requests require Resource Team approval Facility is TJC Stroke accredited and part of the Lee Garvey Chest Pain Network Required scrub color: Navy Free parking available on site First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible 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 American Traveler