Registered Nurse Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerAsheville, North Carolina, United StatesPosition ID: P-733959Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z$2,036.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Trauma Care Stepdown/PCU position requiring NIHSS certification and neuro/trauma care experience.DetailsProgressive Care Unit (Trauma Care Stepdown) within a hospital setting44-bed unit with 95 staff, including 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, and 1 HUC per shiftPatient ratio of 4:1 at grid, stretching to 5:1Uses IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trach care equipment, and patient liftsCerner EMR systemNight shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AMEvery other weekend requiredFloating required to stepdown and med-surg unitsRequirementsActive RN license (NC or Compact) requiredCurrent certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS1 year of recent experience in PCU/stepdown specialty requiredNeuro and trauma care experience requiredUS SSN and DOB required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 monthsAdditional InformationPerform neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, and TLSO brace applicationManage chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, lumbar drains, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusionsNavy blue scrubs requiredTeam-oriented, patient-focused personality preferredMust reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates acceptedHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12