Cardiac PCU RN (Telemetry)
El Paso, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in El Paso, TX, requiring at least 1 year of PCU/telemetry experience and current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Details

• 13-week contract in a Cardiac PCU (telemetry unit) located on the 3rd floor of a hospital in El Paso, TX
• 24-bed unit staffed by RNs, Charge Nurses, and PCTs on both day and night shifts
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Patient population includes post-cardiac cath lab (left/right heart caths, pacemakers, Watchman, ablations), stroke, and COVID patients
• GE remote telemetry equipment used for patient monitoring
• EMR: Meditech
• Two weekends required per pay period
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license (must be in hand at time of consideration)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or telemetry RN experience required
• Competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Charge nurse, critical care, and monitor tech experience are preferred but not required
• Shift huddle is held at the nurse's station at the start of each shift (0645 for days, 1845 for nights) and attendance is expected
• Bedside shift report (BSSR) and updating patient communication boards are standard unit practices
• Scrub color for nurses is galaxy blue; hooded sweatshirts, full pull-over sweaters, fanny packs, and Crocs are not permitted
• The unit values team players with a sense of urgency who are adaptable and comfortable working in a hands-on environment