American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Telemetry (Progressive Care Unit) night position caring for stroke, cardiac, and high-acuity medical patients.Job Details•Position based in a 29-bed hospital stepdown/telemetry unit,•Night shift with every other weekend and every other holiday required,•Patient population includes stroke, heart failure, TIA, ETOH withdrawal, overdose, and MedSurg cases,•Patients may require full face Bipap and limited cardiac drips,•All stroke patients cared for in this unit,•Travelers may be required to float as needed,•EMR system is Epic; prior experience is preferred,Job Requirements•Active RN license (state or compact) is required,•Minimum of 1 year of RN experience is required,•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred upon hire and must be obtained before direct patient care,•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), CCRN, and PCCN certifications are preferred,•Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred,•Previous stepdown or acute care hospital experience is preferred,•Pass/fail EKG testing required on first day with up to 2 attempts,Additional Information•Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered,•Travelers must be comfortable providing care for patients with stroke, heart failure, and alcohol withdrawal,•Study guides provided in advance for required EKG testing,•May collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for complex patient care,•First time travelers will be considered,),•hash,:•12268854995081956805,
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