Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit in Cape Girardeau, MO

Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs • Hours: 36 hrs/wk • Start Date: Mar 25, 2026 • Length: 13 weeks • Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring cardiac experience, Epic proficiency, and a Missouri or compact RN license in hand. Details • Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM • Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital environment • Cardiac-focused patient population including cardiothoracic surgery, chest pain, post-cath lab interventions, and other cardiac-specific diagnoses • High patient ratios of 1:5 or 1:6 • Epic EMR — experience required • Every other weekend required • Holiday rotation required with limited time off (RTO) during holidays • 13-week contract Requirements • Active MO RN license or compact RN license — permanent license required, temporary licenses not accepted • Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required • Cardiac experience required, including cardiac drips, cardiothoracic surgeries, chest pain, post-cath lab interventions, and other cardiac-specific diagnoses • Experience managing high patient ratios (1:5–1:6) required • Epic EMR experience required • Two professional references required for consideration • Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration • Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Additional Information • Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and participation with Rapid Response/Code teams • Additional clinical duties include management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (including titration), heparin protocols, PCA management, and blood product administration • Central line, PICC line, and peripheral IV care and management required • Respiratory care responsibilities include chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration • Additional skills include wound care/wound vac, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis management, surgical drain care, and isolation precautions/PPE • Pre-start facility modules required, averaging approximately 4 hours and completed prior to first day • First-time travelers are welcome to apply