What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,768 per week position at American Traveler?
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) position in Hawaii, requiring an active HI RN license and a minimum of 1 year of acute care experience.
Details- Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) in a hospital setting
- 15-bed unit consisting of 3 Step-down ICU beds and 12 telemetry beds
- Patient ratios: 1:4 for Progressive Care and 1:3 for Step-down ICU
- Varied shift schedule, 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to all acute units in-house, including Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER
- Charting via Meditech EMR
- Medications dispensed via Pyxis
- Equipment includes BIPAP and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Active HI RN license required prior to start date; candidates without one must apply upon offer acceptance
- Current BLS/BCLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last year
- Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
- ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications preferred
- Primary responsibilities include nursing care, telemetry monitoring, telemetry strip reading, and fingerstick blood sugar testing
- All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to the assignment start date; plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start to attend a Friday Employee Health appointment
- COVID-19 vaccination required
- Scrubs required as the dress code
- 13-week contract
American Traveler Job ID #P-693934. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry
About American TravelerWith 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.
Salary : $1,768