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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center specializing in cardiology, requiring at least 1 year of cardiology experience and proficiency with cardiac drip titration.
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28-bed Cardiac PCU unit with an average census of 26 patients at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center and designated Chest Pain and Stroke Center
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Patient population includes Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, NSTEMI/STEMI, Chest Pain rule-out, post-cardiac cath (PCI with or without stent), post-EP procedures (pacemaker insertion, ICD, ablation), arrhythmia management, and vascular conditions including Peripheral Artery Disease, AAA Repair, and DVT/PE
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5; CNA ratio of 1:11–14
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Must be proficient titrating cardiac drips including Argatroban, Digoxin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine, Dofetilide, Dopamine, Esmolol, Lasix, Insulin, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, Sotalol, and Tirofiban
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EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Patient Monitors: Philips
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12-hour night shifts beginning at 18:30, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Floating within the cardiology division first, then to any med-surg unit within the hospital, including centralized telemetry; facility-wide float is for emergency situations only
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 1 year of cardiology experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
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Cardiac post-procedural experience required
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Proficiency titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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CNAs provide vital sign monitoring, blood glucose checks, hourly safety rounds, and ADL assistance
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Unit support includes a Receptionist/HUC, Charge Nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy (available via page), 24/7 Hospitalist, and 24/7 Intensivist; no IV/VAT team on unit
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Nurses are responsible for monitoring and verifying telemetry strips once per shift; no dedicated telemetry tech
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Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
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Scrub color: Royal Blue
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Free, on-site parking available
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Unit culture is described as family-oriented with teamwork as the top priority
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
