Travel Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN - Night Shift

American Traveler, LLC.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance on day 1

401(k)

Weekly pay

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN with 2+ years of cardiac experience for a night-shift assignment in North Carolina. An active NC license and BLS/ACLS are required; NIHSS preferred.

Epic charting experience is preferred. The position features a PCU/telemetry focus with a 1:6 patient ratio, exposure to diverse cardiac conditions and post-surgical cases, 3x12-hour night shifts, and potential contract options with weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Cardiac telemetry nursing required for specialized unit
• Active RN license in NC or compact license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with cardiac telemetry focus
• Patient population includes various cardiac conditions and post-surgical cases
• Exposure to post-surgical patients including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, LAAO/Watchman, VATS, carotid procedures
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses equipment such as Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Utilizes Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication system
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Accepts 36 or 48 hour contracts, with longer options
• Weekend coverage required (4 shifts per 4-week period)
• Floating required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• May be assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events
• Unit orientation lasts 24 hours with weekly schedule
• Must complete pre-start and annual online learning modules (8-10 hours)
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants and white top
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if not on holiday; no RTO in first week
• First-time travelers accepted if >24 months cardiac experience
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a local rate
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units

Skills

Cardiac telemetry

RN with 2+ years cardiac

ACLS/BLS certified

EKG interpretation

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Doppler

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry/PCU RN with 2+ years of cardiac experience for a night-shift assignment in North Carolina. An active NC license and BLS/ACLS are required; NIHSS preferred.

Epic charting experience is preferred. The position features a PCU/telemetry focus with a 1:6 patient ratio, exposure to diverse cardiac conditions and post-surgical cases, 3x12-hour night shifts, and potential contract options with weekend coverage.