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American Traveler
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
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What they do
A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
$90,190 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 3x12hrsHours:
36 hrs/wkStart Date:
Sep 28, 2026Length:
13 weeksOpenings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN with medical-surgical telemetry or PCU experience for a 13-week contract at a community teaching hospital in High Point, NC. Details Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit within a 304-bed community teaching hospital 4-bed unit with an average daily census of 4 Cares for cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic monitoring patients including NSTEMI/STEMI, post-cardiac intervention, EP procedures, heart failure, and post-stroke cases Also cares for general, vascular, and thoracic surgical patients requiring hemodynamic support and cardiac drip titration Manages respiratory failure patients on medium/high flow oxygen orNIPPV RN
to patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions, with CNA support 12-hour day shift schedule (0700-1900), 36 hours per week Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required No on-call or call-back requirements Floats within the critical care division or Intermediate Care as needed Uses Epic EMR, Philips Intellivue monitors, Baxter IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical telemetry or progressive care experience required Skilled in cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, arterial line management, drip titration, and non-invasive ventilation care Experience with post-procedure site care (transradial bands, femoral sheaths, post-EP pacemaker/ICD, post-thrombectomy) preferred Epic EMR experience required Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, with support from telemetry techs Supported by 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage, plus a Rapid Response Team Charge nurse support provided by ICU or CTU resource nurse Unit orientation includes a 36-hour first week (NTO and online CBL via Healthstream) plus a 12-hour department-specific shift with a preceptor Positive, team-focused culture emphasizing high-tech, high-touch care Royal blue scrub color required Free on-site parking available Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays Clinical interview required prior to placement First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible Previous employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent positionBenefits
- Dental Insurance