Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac floor experience and proficiency in telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and complex cardiac/vascular patient care.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Cardiac patient population including Afib, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular disorders, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Special procedures include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, thoracic surgeries, post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology, and pacemaker placements
• Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:4 for surgical step-down and 1:5-6 for lower acuity
• Night shift only: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period (flexible)
• Float requirement follows unit rotation — travelers are not first to float
• Equipment used includes Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Epic EMR used for documentation; Pyxis for medications
• 13-week minimum contract length; extensions up to 26 weeks considered
• Local candidates are accepted within 50 miles of the facility

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
• Prior travel experience required unless the candidate has 24+ months of cardiac experience
• Required skills: cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown, sheath removal, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath, non-titrating and titrating cardiac drip management, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), external CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional supervisor/manager references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but required before start)
• Previously employed (perm, PRN, or EP) at Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler, with facility rehire approval required

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include arterial line management, wound care/wound vac, and charge nurse experience
• 24-hour unit orientation provided; weekly orientation schedule
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required (recorded via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes), completed annually thereafter
• Must be available for an interview; all candidates will be interviewed
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation
• Contract staff are assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Mid-contract unit consolidation to a centralized office is possible, with reassignment to other units as needed
• Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Navy scrubs required
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have 24+ months of cardiac floor experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-729019. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.