Cardiac PCU RN
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - PCU (North Carolina, Burlington)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide care in a 30-bed Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 24/7 coverage.
• Focus on cardiac patients including Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, myocardial infarction rule out, syncope, and pacemaker placement.
• Secondary focus on respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP management.
• Patient rooms are remotely monitored by a centralized cardiac monitoring department.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 with drips/BiPAP, otherwise mostly 1:5.
• Nurse Assistants available 24/7; RN secretary available 7am-11pm.
• Use of Rapid Response Teams preferred.
• Electronic Health Record system: EPIC.

Schedule

• Night shift: 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Weekend rotation and holidays as needed.
• Scheduling done in 6-week blocks via self-assisted scheduling system based on patient acuity and staffing needs.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Comfortable managing 1:5 patient ratios.
• Proficient in use of EPIC Electronic Health Record system.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing requirements.
• Successful completion of Pass/Fail Testing including EKG and Medication competency exams.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in North Carolina.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC).
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred.
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required (minimum 82% to pass, max 2 attempts).
• EPIC competency test required (minimum 80% to pass, max 2 attempts).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card for badge issuance.
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification with primary source verification; foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Verification of employment history for the last 5 years through a third-party vendor.
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months).
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.
• Health documents including:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or declination), seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season.
  • TB testing (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months) and TB questionnaire updated annually.
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirator) completed within current calendar year and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting required only if assigned to Home Health or Long-Term Care (not typical for this role).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Pass/Fail EKG exam is mandatory for all RNs regardless of specialty.
• Candidates must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility requirements prior to clearance.
• Floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement forms must be reviewed and signed.
• Candidates will receive Workday login credentials and must complete onboarding tasks before arrival.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac progressive care environment with a focus on advanced cardiac nursing skills and telemetry monitoring. It is suitable for RNs with solid cardiac experience looking for a travel contract with night shifts and a structured scheduling system.