PCU / Cardiac Telemetry RN
High Point, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Cardiac Telemetry position requiring at least 1 year of cardiac tele or PCU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• community-based teaching hospital with 351 licensed beds, no trauma designation, featuring a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Cardiac Telemetry/PCU unit with 18 beds and an average daily census of 18
• Patient population includes NSTEMI, STEMI, cardiac interventional and electrophysiology procedures, thoracic surgery, heart failure, post stroke, and post open heart surgery patients
• Cares for patients requiring pharmacological titration of cardiac anti-arrhythmic drips and management of respiratory failure with medium/high flow oxygen or NIPPV
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on required interventions
• Utilizes EPIC EMR, Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips Intellivue monitors in every room
• Performs cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and vascular line management, chest tube/drain care, and post-procedure site care
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 1900-0730 on a 36-hour work week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the critical care division or Intermediate Care unit
• Schedule cycle repeats every 6 weeks

Requirements

• active orAct RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of cardiac telemetry or PCU experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skills required include cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation, arterial line management, drip titration, and non-invasive ventilator care
• At least one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there

Additional Information

• >for continuous cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic monitofor a medically complex patient population
• Support includes CNAs, a Charge Nurse serving as resource nurse, Rapid Response Team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and 24/7 Hospitalist coverage
• Unit culture is described as positive and team-focused with a High Tech, High Touch approach
• Orientation includes a 36-hour first week with online CBL training plus a 12-hour unit-specific shift with an RN preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Requests for time off require Resource Team approval
• Scrub color required is Royal Blue
• Free parking is available onsite
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply