Travel Open Heart/Thoracic PCU Nurse - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Open Heart/Thoracic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring post-heart surgery experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Open Heart/Thoracic PCU at a 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Serves as the stepdown/PCU unit for the Open Heart/Thoracic ICU, with most patients specific to this population
• Trauma resident and mid-level provider in-house
• Patient ratio is 1:4–5, with a goal of 4:1 but frequently staffed at 5:1
• Remote telemetry with monitors on unit; tele sitting implemented
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday required per 13-week contract
• Floating required within skillset
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA state RN license or Compact RN license; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Post-open heart surgery nursing experience required
• Experience at a 250+ bed hospital preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and activation of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience administering and managing cardiac drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose Dopamine/Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix — no titration required)
• Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, and non-invasive airway management
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered depending on experience
• Local candidates are accepted
• This facility is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and features advanced specialty care including a dedicated children's hospital
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application

American Traveler Job ID #P-716908. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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