Travel Cardiac Telemetry PCU Registered Nurse
hace 6 días
Wilmington
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 05/11/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: May 11, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting, • Patient population includes cardiac and vascular diagnoses such as Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, Aortic Stenosis/Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, Vasculitis, Carotid Stenosis, and Venous Stasis, • Special procedures include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, Carotid Endarterectomy, FEM-POP Bypass, Amputations, post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology procedures, and Pacemaker placements, • Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:4 for surgical stepdown, 1:5–6 for lower acuity, • Night shift only, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week), • 4 weekends required per 4-week period (flexible), • Floating follows unit rotation — travelers are not first to float, • Special equipment includes Arterial Lines, Doppler, Bladder Scanner, EKG, Femoral Sheaths, TR Band, Fem-Stop, Chest Tubes, and Epicardial Pacing Wires, • EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication); SBAR (communication), • Contract length: 13–26 weeksRequirements, • Active NC or Compact RN license required, • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor required, • Travel experience required unless the candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience, • Required skills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias, Post-MI care, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Cardiac Drip Management (non-titrating and titrating), Chest Tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), External CPAP/BiPAP, Nasal Cannula, and Non-Invasive Airway Management, • Must pass EKG testing prior to start, • 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for considerationAdditional Information, • Preferred skills include Arterial Line Management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge Nurse experience, • Orientation: 24 hours, • Scrub color: Navy, • Local candidates are accepted, • Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters, • Unit consolidation to a centralized office may occur mid-contract, with possible reassignment to other units as needed, • RTO is not permitted after booking and cannot be arranged onsite — call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.