Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Alabama, requiring strong cardiac monitoring skills and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Cardiac-focused patient population requiring telemetry monitoring and emergency response
• Float to Med/Surg units required
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Required skills include IV insertion, Heparin protocols, and management of cardiac drips (no titration)
• Additional clinical skills include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line care, and non-invasive airway management
• Charting system experience required (any system accepted)

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior experience in Telemetry and PCU/Stepdown settings required
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code team protocols required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent employees of this facility are not eligible for this position
• Local candidates within a 60-mile radius of the facility are considered, though a lower bill rate applies for local candidates
• RTO must be submitted at time of contract confirmation; no RTO will be approved after confirmation, and a maximum of 7 days of RTO is allowed
• Schedules cannot be adjusted once a contract is confirmed
• Orientation includes non-billable online modules averaging approximately 8 hours, completed at the facility