Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Healthforce; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 129,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Credentialing assistance

Onboarding guidance

Bi-weekly orientations

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 16-week travel assignment in Burlington, VT in a hospital Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown unit. Start date is 11/16/2026 with 3x12 night shifts and weekly pay in the $2,846–$2,996 range.

Focus is cardiology and telemetry with potential cross-unit support; includes onboarding and credentialing assistance, with recruiter support throughout the contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience in cardiology/PCU or progressive care.
• AHA BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS must be completed prior to start.
• EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years.
• Experience in a large trauma level 1, teaching facility setting.
• Cardiology-focused experience with post-catheterization, stents, and structural heart patients.
• Ability to work in a progressive care/telemetry environment and cross-unit coverage.
• Scheduling flexibility, including every other weekend and/or adjustments to meet patient care needs.
• Reliable transportation; public transit may be limited in the area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult postoperative cardiology, vascular, urology, and related progressive care patients.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry, hemodynamics, administer medications, and perform routine assessments.
• Support post-catheterization, stem/structural heart patients; manage Day 1 postoperative care for CABG cases when applicable.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary teams; document in EPIC and ensure accurate charting.
• Assist with IV therapy, wound care, drain management, and wound/suture care as appropriate.
• Ensure safety and quality of care through adherence to protocols and unit policies; participate in unit handoffs and bedside rounds.

Skills

RN experience in cardiology/PCU

Telemetry monitoring

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Public transit awareness

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown, Burlington, Vermont. Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital setting. Start date: 11/16/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,846-$2,996. Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 Nights). This assignment focuses on cardiology and cardiac progressive care with Tele/Surgical focus, with potential cross-unit support as needed.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,846-$2,996 per week
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 Nights)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
• Work setting: Hospital-based Progressive Care with cardiology focus; potential cross-unit coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult postoperative cardiology, vascular, urology, and related progressive care patients
• Monitor cardiac telemetry, hemodynamics, administer medications, and perform routine assessments
• Support post-catheterization, stem/structural heart patients; manage Day 1 postoperative care for CABG cases when applicable
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary teams; document in EPIC and ensure accurate charting
• Assist with IV therapy, wound care, drain management, and wound/suture care as appropriate
• Ensure safety and quality of care through adherence to protocols and unit policies; participate in unit handoffs and bedside rounds

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of RN experience in cardiology, PCU, or related progressive care settings
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS required; NIHSS must be completed prior to start
• EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
• Experience in a large trauma level 1, teaching facility setting
• Cardiology-focused experience with post-catheterization, stents, and structural heart patients
• Ability to work in a progressive care/telemetry environment and participate in unit-wide coverage as needed
• Scheduling flexibility, including a minimum of every other weekend and/or adjustments to meet patient care needs
• Reliable transportation; public transit may be limited in the area

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Credentialing assistance and onboarding guidance
• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.