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Shift: Days, 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 specializing in cardiac and thoracic care, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care PCU experience and active CO or Compact RN license.
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High-acuity progressive/intermediate care cardiac unit located on the 5th floor of the Northwest Tower, within a recognized cardiac center of excellence
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30-bed unit staffed with RNs and PCTs, with day shift consisting of 1 Charge RN, 5–8 RNs, and 2–4 PCTs
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Patient ratio is 1:4, with frequent 1:5 assignments
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Patient population includes post-cath care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchmans, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery (VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies), pre/post open-heart surgery (CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs), and vascular surgery post-op
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Equipment includes telemetry monitors, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacers, IV pumps, and SCD pumps
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EMR system is Meditech
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Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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13-week contract
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Active CO or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Current NIHSS certification required
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Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PCU hospital experience required
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
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Preferred skills include chest tube management and removal, pacer wire removal, 12-lead EKGs, O2 management up to BiPAP and heated high-flow, and drip management (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine)
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Ideal candidates are high-energy team players who are flexible, adaptable, and value communication and collaboration
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Fast-paced and challenging environment within a cardiac center of excellence
