Travel Neuro PCU RN - $2,050 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in High Point, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• 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: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Neuro-Telemetry) position requiring NIHSS certification and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 36-bed intermediate care/stroke unit (HP 6 South Neuro-Telemetry) within a teaching hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, and chest pain patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4, with CNA ratio of 1:9-12
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• Floating required to sister unit (CTU) with same patient ratios
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Encompass/EPIC EMR, Philips MX-40 monitors, Baxter IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent core experience in the unit specialty area required
• Experience with EPIC EMR required
• Skilled in managing hemodynamic drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, Amio) and titrating to off
• Telemetry rhythm analysis and neuro change detection/escalation skills required
• Experience with heated hi-flow and TR bands (clean cath) preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide general intermediate care nursing with a focus on neuro-stroke monitoring and escalation
• Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, plus charge nurse, phlebotomy, and telemetry tech support
• CNAs assist with ADLs, vitals, mobility, feeding, and blood sugar checks
• 2-day unit-specific orientation in addition to facility NEO
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Strong unit culture with experienced leadership
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-783111. 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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