What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Acute Care/PCU position requiring compact or NC RN licensure and prior ICU/Stepdown or Med-Surg experience.
Details
- Work in a 30-bed Acute Care unit spanning Med-Surg and ICU (PCU) levels of care
- Team-based care model with daily interdisciplinary rounds including MDs, nursing, case management, pharmacy, and PT/OT
- Patient ratios of 2-4:1 for Stepdown/ICU and 5-6:1 for Med-Surg, supported by 2-3 PCTs on the floor
- Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
- 13-week assignment
- Weekend rotation of 3 Mondays and Fridays per 6-week schedule
- Holiday coverage required per staffing matrix
- Floating to TCU may be required
- Uses Cerner EMR
- Utilizes IV pumps, SCDs, Nova Stat glucometer, wound vac, Baxter feeding pump, lift equipment, and Pyxis
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- BLS and ACLS certification required, to be completed prior to end of orientation
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- ICU/Stepdown experience preferred
- 1 year of Med-Surg experience preferred
- Experience with IV starts, CVL, arterial lines, foley catheters, EKG monitoring, and wound care
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across a full spectrum from Med-Surg to ICU acuity levels
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Nurses required to wear navy blue scrubs
- NO local candidates will be considered under any circumstances
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan