Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN with PCU/stepdown experience and required certifications for a night shift Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit assignment.

Job Details

- Work in the Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with almost ICU-level acuity,

- Patient population includes multi-organ failure, liver failure, pulmonary cases, and stable ventilator patients,

- Multiple cardiac drips managed on unit,

- Staffing ratio is 1:5,

- Floating required within hospital and to affiliate hospitals, including to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units,

- Night shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30),

- Uses Cerner EMR with required experience,

- Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed,

Job Requirements

- Active IN or Compact RN license required at time of start,

- Minimum 18 months to 2 years recent PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown experience,

- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted),

- Must have experience titrating cardiac drips, starting IVs, and interpreting and managing dysrhythmias,

- Charge experience required,

- Degree must be from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program,

- Cerner EMR proficiency required,

- Not accepting local candidates for PCU positions,

Additional Information

- Precepting and student shadowing may be required as part of working in a teaching facility,

- First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

- Travelers are expected to work every other weekend and may need to work consecutive weekends as needed,

- Must be willing to float to different levels of care with support and resources provided,

- Must agree to work two out of three major holidays during assignment,

- Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) can be automatically approved,

- Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month gap before being eligible for travel contracts,