Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night shift position requiring NE or compact licensure and competency with arterial lines.

Job Details

• Work in a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within an acute hospital setting,

• Patient population includes adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory conditions, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure,

• Unit maintains a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio on both day and night shifts,

• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts,

• Weekend coverage required every other weekend,

• Required to work at least two holidays during the contract timeframe,

• May float to Med Surg or ICU to care for PCU-acuity patients,

• Charge nurse present on each shift; nurse aides/patient care techs support with a 1:12 ratio,

• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips,

• Common titratable drips include Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin,

• Uses EPIC for electronic medical records,

• High flow respiratory equipment and bladder scanners are used on the unit,

Job Requirements

• Active NE or compact state RN license required at time of consideration,

• Minimum two years of recent PCU or stepdown experience,

• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (no pending certifications accepted),

• Competency in managing arterial lines is required,

• Must be able to titrate drips as specified by unit protocols,

• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips is required,

• Must not be currently or recently (past year) employed by Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facilities as full time, part time, or PRN staff,

• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, with residence verified by driver's license,

• Driver's license required for verification purposes,

• Must pass an open book exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher,

• Up to 7 days of requested time off must be stated up front for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity nursing care to diverse adult patient populations,

• Focus on patient experience, responsiveness, communication, and safety,

• Team-oriented environment with support from charge nurses and patient care techs,

• Emphasis on flexibility, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback,

• Exposure to different cultural populations, especially Hispanic and Somalian patients,

• Navy blue scrubs are required,

• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas,

• One day of unit-specific orientation provided with additional pass/fail exam on learned skills,

• First time travelers will be considered,