American Traveler
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
American Traveler, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring telemetry and neuro experience, Indiana or compact RN license, and flexibility with weekend shifts.
Job Details
- Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit with neuro and trauma patient populations,
- Typical patient diagnoses include CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, surgical and trauma cases,
- Staffing ratios are generally 1:3-4, with up to 1:5 in emergencies,
- Care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and management of drips,
- Requires proficiency in Cerner EMR charting,
- Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30),
- Must be flexible to work 50% of the weekends during the contract as needed,
- Floating expected to similar units (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or nearby affiliates,
- May be required to serve as charge nurse based on operational needs, with training provided,
Job Requirements
- Active Indiana or compact RN license required at time of consideration,
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years of relevant experience in a progressive care or similar setting,
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (AHA & RQI accepted),
- Demonstrated experience with telemetry, drips, and neuro care,
- Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,
- Cerner EMR experience required,
- Management of drips required,
- Conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience preferred,
- Not accepting local candidates for this position,
Additional Information
- May be assigned to precept or have students shadow during the assignment,
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
- All travelers may float within the hospital and to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed,
- Must work two out of three major holidays,
- Return to work as a traveler requires a 12-month break from prior perm or PRN employment at IU,
- Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed with appropriate support and training,
- Up to five days of requested time off (RTO) can be auto-approved,
Job Details
- Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit with neuro and trauma patient populations,
- Typical patient diagnoses include CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, surgical and trauma cases,
- Staffing ratios are generally 1:3-4, with up to 1:5 in emergencies,
- Care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and management of drips,
- Requires proficiency in Cerner EMR charting,
- Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30),
- Must be flexible to work 50% of the weekends during the contract as needed,
- Floating expected to similar units (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or nearby affiliates,
- May be required to serve as charge nurse based on operational needs, with training provided,
Job Requirements
- Active Indiana or compact RN license required at time of consideration,
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years of relevant experience in a progressive care or similar setting,
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (AHA & RQI accepted),
- Demonstrated experience with telemetry, drips, and neuro care,
- Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,
- Cerner EMR experience required,
- Management of drips required,
- Conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience preferred,
- Not accepting local candidates for this position,
Additional Information
- May be assigned to precept or have students shadow during the assignment,
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
- All travelers may float within the hospital and to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed,
- Must work two out of three major holidays,
- Return to work as a traveler requires a 12-month break from prior perm or PRN employment at IU,
- Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed with appropriate support and training,
- Up to five days of requested time off (RTO) can be auto-approved,