Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Burlington, VT
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse (PCU) – Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown, Burlington, Vermont. Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital setting. Start date: 11/16/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,846–$2,996. Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 Nights). This assignment focuses on cardiology and cardiac progressive care with Tele/Surgical focus, with potential cross-unit support as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,846–$2,996 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 Nights)
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
- Work setting: Hospital-based Progressive Care with cardiology focus; potential cross-unit coverage

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult postoperative cardiology, vascular, urology, and related progressive care patients
- Monitor cardiac telemetry, hemodynamics, administer medications, and perform routine assessments
- Support post-catheterization, stem/structural heart patients; manage Day 1 postoperative care for CABG cases when applicable
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary teams; document in EPIC and ensure accurate charting
- Assist with IV therapy, wound care, drain management, and wound/suture care as appropriate
- Ensure safety and quality of care through adherence to protocols and unit policies; participate in unit handoffs and bedside rounds

Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of RN experience in cardiology, PCU, or related progressive care settings
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS required; NIHSS must be completed prior to start
- EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
- Experience in a large trauma level 1, teaching facility setting
- Cardiology-focused experience with post-catheterization, stents, and structural heart patients
- Ability to work in a progressive care/telemetry environment and participate in unit-wide coverage as needed
- Scheduling flexibility, including a minimum of every other weekend and/or adjustments to meet patient care needs
- Reliable transportation; public transit may be limited in the area

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing assistance and onboarding guidance
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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