Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Company: American Traveler
Location: Burlington
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN
Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in
Burlington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN -
Start Date: 03/30/2026 - 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: Mar 30,
2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler
is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
(PCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience,
Epic proficiency, and strong cardiac and telemetry skills. Details
- 30-bed private room Cardiac Medical PCU operating 24/7, with
rooms remotely monitored by a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring
Department (CCMD) - Primary patient population includes cardiac
diagnoses such as CHF, ACS, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac
catheterization, rule-out MI, syncope, and pacemaker placement -
Secondary patient population includes respiratory conditions such
as COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP-dependent patients - Patient ratio is
1:4 for patients on drips or BiPAP, and 1:5 for standard acuity
patients - Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Weekend rotation required; holiday coverage as needed -
Scheduling is managed over 6-week periods via a self-scheduling
system (Optilink), with assignments based on departmental need,
patient work intensity, skill mix, and previous assignments - EMR:
Epic (required) - Nurse Assistants available 24/7; RN Secretary
available 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Requirements - Active NC or compact RN
license required - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required;
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred - Minimum 2 years
of RN experience required - Cardiac PCU experience required - Epic
EMR experience required - Proficiency in interpretation and
management of dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring - Experience
with pre/post cardiac catheterization care, peripheral line and
PICC line management, and cardiac and vasoactive drip management
(including titration) - Experience with procedural sedation
administration, chest tubes (Emerson and Pleur-evac), external
CPAP/BiPAP, and tracheostomy management - Experience with Rapid
Response Teams preferred - Previous Charge RN experience preferred
- Driver's license (DL) required for consideration - Two
professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
required for consideration Additional Information - First-time
travelers are welcome to apply - Candidates must reside at least 50
miles from the facility to be eligible - All RNs must pass a
Pass/Fail EKG exam during compliance, regardless of specialty; two
attempts are allowed — candidates should prepare in advance as
study materials are not provided by the facility - The facility
enforces a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused
absences American Traveler Job ID P-680208. 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 About American Traveler With
over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a
reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a
smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding
their travel nursing and allied careers. 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.
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