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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiology PCU position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC, requiring at least 1 year of cardiology experience and strong cardiac drip titration skills.
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Work in a 28-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with an average census of 26 patients
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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, Peripheral Artery Disease, AAA Repair, and DVT/PE
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5; CNA-to-patient ratio of 1:11–14
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Must be comfortable 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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12-hour day shifts, 0700–1900, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
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Floating may be required to 7 Reynolds, 5 Reynolds, Day Hospital, and 5CC West
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EMR: Epic (experience noted); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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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 the cardiac drips listed in the job details is required
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One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Large academic medical center with 885 licensed beds, Level 1 Trauma designation, and designations as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
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Department support includes CNAs (VS, blood glucose checks, safety rounds, ADLs), a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy available 24/7, and Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage 24/7 — no IV/VAT team on unit
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Nurses are responsible for monitoring and verifying telemetry strips once per shift
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Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Royal blue scrubs required; free on-site parking available
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Unit culture emphasizes teamwork and a family-oriented atmosphere
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
