Travel Contract

Cardiac PCU RN
Burlington, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
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$2,040/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,040/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Burlington, North Carolina
  • Night shift: 3x12s, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Weekend rotation and holidays as needed
  • 13-week contract
  • First-time travelers are accepted

Unit

  • Cardiac Medical Progressive Care department
  • 30 private beds
  • Rooms are remotely monitored by the Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in North Carolina
  • Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
  • Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience working with Post Cardiac Cath patients
  • Driver's License
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
  • Experience with the care and management of invasive lines
  • Experience with cardiac drips
  • Experience with titratable drips
  • Experience with conscious or moderate sedation
  • Chest tube management (Emerson, Pleur-evac)
  • Experience with CPAP
  • Experience with BiPAP
  • Experience with Epic

Preferred

  • Previous Charge RN experience
  • NIH
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • TNCC

Clinical Skills / Experience

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry monitoring on the unit
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
  • Peripheral line care and management
  • PICC line management
  • Manage cardiac drips, no titration
  • Manage vasoactive drips, no titration
  • Procedural sedation administration
  • Titrate cardiac drips
  • Titrate vasoactive drips
  • Chest tubes: Emerson, Pleur-evac
  • External CPAP/BIPAP
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Focus on cardiac patients, including CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization with and without intervention, rule out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement
  • Secondary focus on respiratory problems such as COPD, pneumonia, and BIPAP

Additional Notes

  • Ratios are typically 1:4 with drips/BIPAP, otherwise mostly 1:5
  • Nurse assistants are available 24/7
  • RN secretary coverage is 7:00 AM–11:00 PM

Employer

PRIDE Health

3.9rating(110 reviews)

60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

Anonymous
Anonymous
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care (RN)
4.0rating

Pros

Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.

Cons

Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.

Review of Sabrina Ahlawat on Oct 12, 2026

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Burlington, NC

As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse in Burlington, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Burlington, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Burlington experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of 89°F and mild winters with average lows of 29°F.
  • Be prepared for some snow and ice during the winter months.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Burlington, NC.
  • They are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
Transportation
  • Burlington is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surroundings.
Demographics
  • Burlington has a diverse population with a mix of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the area.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Burlington, NC.
Things to Do
  • Burlington offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine and international dining options.
  • The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, boating, and fishing in the nearby parks and lakes.
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