ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2025
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

**Job Description: Cardiac Care Nurse - 3x12-Hour Night Shift**

**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cardiac Care Nurse to join our team on a 3x12-hour night shift basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions in a step-down unit. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, administering medications, and performing specialized nursing procedures.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, including but not limited to atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction recovery, and post-cardiac catheterization care.
- Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias, including the interpretation and management of cardiac drips.
- Conduct procedures such as sheath removal and manage external CPAP/BIPAP, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management.
- Assist with post-operative care for patients undergoing various cardiac and thoracic surgeries including CABG, TAVR, and pacemaker placements.
- Maintain a patient-centered approach while adhering to established protocols and standards of care.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
- Document patient care activities accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems, specifically Epic.

**Required Qualifications:**
- Minimum of 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor or relevant clinical experience.
- Valid BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Expertise in cardiac telemetry, management of dysrhythmias, and post-operative care.
- Ability to interpret EKG readings and manage cardiac drips (no titration).

**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with arterial line management, charge nurse responsibilities, and wound care/wound vac.

**Work Schedule:**
- Night shifts, consisting of 36 hours per week.
- Flexibility to float to different units as necessary, based on patient care needs.

**Patient Care Environment:**
- Ratios may vary per acuity: 1:4 for surgical step-down, and 1:5-6 for lower acuity patients.
- Ongoing support from interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.

**Health and Safety Commitments:**
- Candidates must be prepared to work during catastrophic events and follow unit rotation protocols.

**At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:**

- **Health & Retirement Benefits**
Day-1 access to extensive benefits, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.

- **Complimentary Onboarding**
We pay your way through onboarding, including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we help you get started faster.

- **On-Call Support**
We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? Our experienced team can offer immediate direction.

- **401k Retirement Savings Plan**
After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for a 401k with a 4% company match for those who contribute at least 5%.

- **Recruiter Matching**
When you apply, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

- **Additional Benefits**
Enjoy Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, and Completion Bonuses.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:
- SIA's Top 50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
- SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

*Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!*

ARMStaffing Job ID #33353391. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

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