Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience. The role involves caring for cardiac patients with a secondary focus on respiratory issues. This is a travel/contract position with night shifts and weekend/holiday rotations.

Schedule

• 3x12 hour shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Night shift
• Weekend rotation and holidays as needed
• Staff scheduled in 6-week blocks via self-assisted scheduling

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in Cardiac PCU
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome

Patient Ratios

• 1:4 ratio with drips/BiPAP
• Otherwise, 1:5 ratio

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required
• EPIC system proficiency required

Required Skills and Competencies

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry monitoring on unit
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Peripheral and PICC line care and management
• Management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Procedural sedation administration
• Chest tube management (Emerson, Pleur-evac)
• External CPAP/BiPAP use
• Tracheostomy management
• Use of Rapid Response Teams preferred

Patient Population Focus

• Cardiac patients including congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, syncope, pacemaker placement
• Secondary focus on respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, BiPAP

Work Environment

• 30-private bed Cardiac Medical Progressive Care unit
• 24/7 care with centralized cardiac monitoring
• Nurse assistants available 24/7
• RN secretary available 7 AM - 11 PM

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher)
• Transcript/Diploma as applicable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB test or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Health History Form prior to clearance
• Pass/Fail EPIC test (2 attempts allowed)
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• References: 2 supervisory references required for clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers are accepted

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a cardiac progressive care unit requiring a minimum of 2 years RN experience in cardiac PCU, with strong cardiac and respiratory nursing skills. The role demands night shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and adherence to strict compliance and certification requirements. Prior travel experience is not mandatory.