Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with telemetry and neuro experience, flexibility for weekend shifts required.

Job Details

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU),

• Patient population includes CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and resections, seizures, TBIs, trauma cases, GI surgeries, and large wound management,

• Staffing ratios are typically 1:3-4, rarely up to 1:5 in emergencies,

• Unit uses Cerner EMR and Cerner charting experience is required,

• Shift is Days, 3x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:30,

• Weekend coverage required for at least 50% of weekends during the contract,

• Floating is expected within the hospital and to affiliate hospitals, including different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU),

• Travelers may be assigned precepting duties or have students shadowing them as part of the hospital's teaching program,

Job Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand at time of application,

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU nursing experience required,

• Current ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted),

• Proficiency in telemetry, neuro nursing care, and management of drips required,

• Experience with Cerner EMR required,

• Education must be from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE,

• Conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience preferred,

• Must be open to floating to various care levels and facilities as needed,

• Not accepting local candidates for this position,

• Applicants who were permanent or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities may include charge nurse coverage based on operational needs with appropriate training provided,

• First-time travelers are accepted for this role,

• RTO policy allows for up to 5 days of requested time off to be auto-approved,

• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment,

• Call-ins may be required to be made up during the contract based on FTE status,

• Support and resources are provided when floating or taking precepting responsibilities,