Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,915 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit position requiring NC or compact licensure and at least one year of cardiology experience.

Details

• Cardiac PCU in a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center with 885 licensed beds
• 28-bed unit with an average census of 26
• Cares for Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, NSTEMI/STEMI, Chest Pain r/o, post cardiac cath, post EP procedures, arrhythmia management, and vascular conditions like PAD, AAA repair, and DVT/PE
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5 and CNA ratio of 1:11-14
• 12hr Day Shift, 0700-1900, 36 hours per week
• EOW weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, and 5CC West
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of cardiology experience required
• Comfortable with cardiac rhythm interpretation and post-procedural cardiac care
• Required to titrate drips including Argatroban, Digoxin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine, Dofetilide, Dopamine, Esmolol, Lasix, Insulin, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerine, Sotalol, and Tirofiban
• 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 DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for monitoring and verifying telemetry strips once per shift
• Supported by CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; no dedicated IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork and a family atmosphere
• Scrub color required: Royal Blue
• Free on-site parking available
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• Returning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-762159. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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