PCU Progressive Care Unit RN
High Point, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Neuro-Telemetry Unit position requiring NIHSS certification and at least 1 year of recent IMC experience.

Details

• Work in a 351-bed teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Designated IMC stroke unit with 36 beds and an average daily census of 35
• Care for stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, chest pain, and other intermediate-level diagnoses
• Patient ratios of RN 1:4, LPN 1:4, and CNA 1:9-12
• Manage hemodynamic drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, and Amio, titrating down to off
• Monitor and analyze telemetry rhythms with cardiac surveillance back-up support
• Familiarity with heated hi-flow therapy and TR bands (clean cath)
• Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, plus charge nurse, phlebotomy, and telemetry tech support
• Uses Encompass/EPIC EMR, Philips MX-40 monitors, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Baxter IV pumps (transitioning to Alaris)
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to sister unit (CTU) with the same patient ratios

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent core experience in a progressive care/IMC or neuro-telemetry setting
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide general intermediate-level nursing care with a focus on neurological assessment and escalation of changes
• Facility holds no trauma designation but maintains teaching hospital status
• Complete facility-level New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of department-specific orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Scrub color is royal blue and free parking is provided
• Unit culture described as strong with good leadership and team work ethic
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after a permanent position
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role