Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,955 per week in Charlotte, NC

# Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Telemetry Unit (PCTU) – North CarolinaStart Date:

September 28, 2026

Location:

North Carolina

Compensation:

Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule:

12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), 36 or 48 hours per week. Every other weekend required. Self-scheduling based on unit needs. 36-hour unit orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Fast-paced 24-bed Intermediate Intensive Care Unit specializing in cardiac, medical/surgical, renal, bariatric, pulmonary, and trauma patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 with diverse case mix including heart failure, post-cardiac catheterization, post-procedural cardiac/vascular surgical patients, and acutely decompensated cardiac conditions
• Care for adult and geriatric populations requiring continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, vasoactive medication management, non-invasive airway support (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula), and advanced dysrhythmia management
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Opportunities to care for patients with specialized cardiac devices including pacemakers, ICDs, arterial/venous sheaths, TAVR, Watchman devices, and Mitral Clips
• Contract lengths of 13 or 20 weeks available; floating to Cardiac Telemetry unit may be required with ratios up to 1:6 in Med/Surg assignments

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of progressive care/telemetry nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Active RN license (NC or Compact state license accepted)
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Required Skills: Telemetry monitoring, IV starts, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, peripheral line care/management, non-invasive airway management, post-cardiac catheterization experience, post-cardiac/vascular surgical experience
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Preferred: Charge nurse experience, wound care/wound vac experience
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your critical care skills in a dynamic Intermediate ICU environment with comprehensive cardiac expertise. You'll work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team caring for complex cardiac and medical/surgical patients, gaining valuable experience with advanced cardiac interventions, specialized monitoring, and evidence-based heart failure management. The unit's connection to an outpatient heart failure clinic provides continuity of care and a holistic approach to patient outcomes, making this an ideal role for experienced travelers seeking professional growth in progressive cardiac care.