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American Traveler

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

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American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring Trauma Level I experience and flexibility with weekend and floating requirements.

Job Details

- Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit focused on cardiovascular patient care,

- Patient population includes those with congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and post-cath lab procedures,

- Staffing ratio is 1:4,

- Night shifts (4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30),

- Floating required to various levels of care including Med-Surg, ICU, and between affiliate hospitals,

- Uses Cerner EMR system; prior experience required,

- Weekend requirement is to work at least 50% of weekends during the contract,

- Charge nurse responsibilities may be needed depending on operational needs, with training provided,

Job Requirements

- Active IN or compact RN license required for consideration,

- Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program required,

- Minimum of 2 years RN experience in a PCU or Trauma Level I setting required,

- Current BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred,

- Experience with cardiac PCU skills including drips, post-cath lab care, IV starts, and sheath pulls required,

- Skills in conscious sedation and telemetry preferred,

- Must be willing to precept or be assigned students to shadow,

- No local candidates accepted for this position,

- Previous IU perm or PRN staff must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler,

Additional Information

- All travelers will float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed,

- Responsibilities include close monitoring of cardiovascular patients and care for post-cath lab procedures and pre-LVAD or transplant evaluations,

- Charge coverage may be required based on operational needs, with support and resources provided,

- First-time travelers are accepted,

- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assigned during the contract,

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

- Call-ins may require making up the shift during the contract period,

- Teaching hospital environment; nurses may be required to precept or mentor students,