Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Burlington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac PCU (Progressive Care Unit) travel assignment requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 30-bed private-room Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting
• Rooms are remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department (CCMD)
• Primary patient population includes cardiac diagnoses such as CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization with and without intervention, rule-out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement
• Secondary patient population includes respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP-dependent patients
• Patient ratios are 1:4 for patients on drips or BiPAP, and 1:5 for the general patient population
• Schedule is 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Staff are scheduled on a 6-week self-assisted schedule through Optilink, distributed based on departmental need, patient acuity, skill mix, and previous assignments
• Weekend rotation required; holiday coverage as needed
• Nurse assistants available 24/7; RN secretary coverage from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cardiac PCU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management required
• Required clinical skills include: peripheral and PICC line care and management, pre/post cardiac cath care, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (including titration), procedural sedation administration, chest tube management (Emerson and Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams preferred
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with 1:5 patient ratios
• A copy of a valid driver's license and two professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• All RNs are required to pass a Pass/Fail EKG exam during compliance, regardless of specialty — two attempts are allowed; study materials will not be provided by the facility, so candidates should prepare in advance
• The facility has a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply