Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Navy scrub color

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit in Rome, GA. This 13-week assignment requires GA or Compact RN license and cardiac telemetry experience, with 36 hours weekly on 12-hour nights.

The 34-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit supports chest pain, arrhythmias, CHF and post-catheterization patients, using EPIC EMR and titratable drips. You will float to Med-Surg and Critical Care areas and collaborate with CNAs, respiratory therapists, and other staff.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CPI certification provided if not held
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or related specialty experience, within last year
• PCU skills including arrhythmia monitoring and knowledge of cardiac titratable drips
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required
• Minimum 1 professional reference within last year from supervisor/manager/director/charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac stepdown patients including monitoring for arrhythmias and administering titratable cardiac drips
• Work alongside CNAs, nurse techs, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, safety sitters, Virtual RN, and Virtual Patient Observers
• Two nurses required to place Foley catheters per facility policy
• Orientation includes one week of facility-wide NEO followed by 2-3 days of department-specific training
• 70% holiday coverage required
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork, timely response to call lights and telemetry alerts, and mutual support among staff
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved in advance if participating in clinical interviewing and extending contract
• First-time travelers will be considered but are not preferred
• No radius restriction for local candidates; same pay rate applies

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

GA or Compact RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Rome, Georgia

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Cardiac Stepdown) role requiring GA or compact RN license and prior cardiac telemetry experience.

Details

• Cardiac Stepdown unit within a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital
• 34-bed unit caring for chest pain, arrhythmias, CHF, ACS, A-Fib, heart block, and post-cardiac catheterization patients
• Utilizes cardiac titratable drips, glucommander protocol, and bedside cardiac monitors
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week on a 13-week schedule
• Every other weekend rotation required
• On-call requests are rare and typically only occur during low census periods
• Floating required to all Med-Surg and Critical Care areas, including ED boarders, ICU, and ER as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CPI certification required (facility will provide if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU or related specialty required, with most recent experience within the last year
• PCU skills including arrhythmia monitoring and knowledge of cardiac titratable drips required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed in a permanent position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac stepdown patients including monitoring for arrhythmias and administering titratable cardiac drips
• Work alongside CNAs, nurse techs, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, safety sitters, Virtual RN, and Virtual Patient Observers
• Two nurses required to place foley catheters per facility policy
• Orientation includes one week of facility-wide NEO followed by 2-3 days of department-specific training
• 70% holiday coverage required
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork, timely response to call lights and telemetry alerts, and mutual support among staff
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved in advance if participating in clinical interviewing and extending contract
• First-time travelers will be considered but are not preferred
• No radius restriction for local candidates; same pay rate applies

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$1,930/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,090

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$100,360

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,930/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,764 - $1,930. The $1,930 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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