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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.

$99,138 / year median in New Jersey

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 28, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a PCU/Observation Unit position requiring NJ or Compact licensure and acute care telemetry experience. Details Observation Unit setting caring for
CIWA/ETOH
withdrawal, stroke, and ED holding patients Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30 13-week assignment length Patient ratios of 1:5-6 depending on census and acuity Required to work every other weekend Floating required within skillset to all MS/Tele/IMC units and ED holding as needed
EPIC EMR
experience required Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks Requirements Active NJ or Compact RN license required at time of consideration Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred Minimum 1 year of acute care experience relevant to the position Skilled in IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line care Experience starting and maintaining IVs and phlebotomy Experience with dysrhythmia management and telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote) Experience with heparin protocols Familiarity with isolation precautions and PPE use EPIC charting experience required Additional Information Provide nursing care within an academic medical center that is a Level I Trauma Center and Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed for emergent patient situations Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays based on unit needs Navy blue scrubs required Locals accepted at the same rate First-time travelers welcome to apply Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler