Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring a NE or compact license and strong telemetry/stepdown skills.

Job Details

• Position is in an acute care hospital setting on a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU),

• Stepdown patient population including adults with cardiac, med/surg, sepsis, stroke, post stent/pacer placement, renal failure, vascular, and cancer diagnoses,

• Typical patient ratios are 1:4-5 with nurse aide support at a 1:12 ratio,

• RNs are responsible for titrating drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin,

• Expect to manage high-flow oxygen equipment and read/interpet telemetry strips,

• Uses Epic for electronic charting,

• Night shifts are 12 hours ) with every other weekend required,

• Floating required to Med Surg or ICU to care for PCU-level patients,

• Minimum of 2 holidays required during contract,

• Navy blue scrubs are required,

Job Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license must be in hand prior to consideration,

• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required,

• At least 2 years of recent stepdown or telemetry experience required,

• Previous experience with arterial line competency and titrating drips is required,

• Ability to interpret telemetry strips is required,

• Comfortable caring for culturally diverse adult patient populations,

• Completion of orientation and pass/fail open book skills exam with a minimum score of 90% required,

• Must provide driver's license for confirmation of residence outside 50 miles from facility,

• Must not have been employed in any role (full time, part time, PRN) at a Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year,

• Submission must include two professional references as specified,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing complex cardiac, respiratory, and med/surg stepdown patients and titrating critical medication drips,

• Emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, communication, and patient experience metrics,

• Only artificial nail-free candidates may be considered due to infection control policy,

• Overhead and portable lift equipment available in half the rooms,

• Must be flexible with scheduling and willing to float as needed,

• Holiday and weekend coverage is required as part of the contract,

• All requested time off (up to 7 days) must be submitted upfront for consideration,

• Returning employees must not have worked at any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity location within the past year,

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, confirmed by driver's license,