Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Renal PCU position requiring MO or compact RN license and 2 years of recent renal/telemetry specialty experience at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

• Active RN license, Kansas and Missouri or compact in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• 2 years of recent renal/specialty experience required, including a full year within the past 12 months with no employment gaps greater than 90 days
• Experience with renal transplant, PD catheters, hemodialysis management, drains, TPN, wound care, diabetes encephalopathy, acute renal rejection, and thymoglobulin administration required
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and renal failure management
• Proficient in IV therapy and phlebotomy, including port access, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Experience with Heparin protocols and PCA medication administration
• Skilled in nasal cannula and oxygen mask respiratory care
• Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac management
• Preferred experience with CVA care, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), tracheostomy management, and thymoglobulin titration
• Charting system experience required (any EMR)

• PCU unit specializing in renal/transplant patient care
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5, with rare flexing to 1:6
• Transplant patients are cared for at a 2:1 ratio for the first 48 hours
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week scheduling period, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Holiday shift coverage required
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system used
• Contracted dialysis process in place, so hemodialysis is not performed directly by unit RNs
• Provide specialized nursing care to renal and transplant patients in a PCU setting
• Work within a 5-time Magnet-recognized, teaching, Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital with 456 staffed beds
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Returning staff must observe an 18-month tenure policy with a 3-month break in service

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-765890

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