Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a strong cardiac background and NJ or Compact RN license.

• Active RN license (NJ or Compact) in hand at time of submission with Nursys verification dated within 2 weeks
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• BLS certification must not expire within 30 days of assignment start date
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or strong cardiac nursing experience, with recent experience within the last 12 months
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within 72 hours of signing, with only two attempts allowed, completed on a PC (not iOS compatible)
• Must complete pre-employment labs within 48 hours of signing
• Must be clean shaven to accommodate fit testing
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required with no exemptions

• PCU/Stepdown/IMC/DOU unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
• Required to float within 5 hospital campuses based on staffing needs, including floating to ICU for downgraded PCU patients
• Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) required
• Block scheduling not permitted
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response care for PCU patients
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
• Administer medications, manage respiratory needs including nasal cannula and oxygen administration, and provide non-invasive airway management
• RTO must be submitted at time of profile submission; requests made after submission will not be accepted
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• First-time travelers accepted but not preferred
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are subject to the local pay rate

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs