Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of telemetry/step-down experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry or step-down experience required
• Experience with cardiac drips and EKG interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care/management, PICC line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and management of cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Preferred skills include arterial line management, cardiac drip titration, insulin drip titration, heparin protocol management, and wound care/wound vac
• Experience caring for pre/post cardiac cath, post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery patients preferred
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved

Responsibilities

• PCU unit within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Unit transitioning from High Risk Cardiology to PCU, with lower acuity patients until transition completes
• Patient population includes CHF, arrhythmias/A-fib/A-flutter, ACS-STEMI/NSTEMI, heart valve disease, CAD, hypertensive crisis, chest pain/SOB/syncope, pacemaker/AICD malfunction, acute renal failure, LVAD, and CT surgery (CABG, valve, transplant) patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3-5
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line before floating to other units
• Uses Epic charting system
• Involved in cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/AICD placement, echocardiograms, stress testing, cardiac MRI/CT, cardioversion/ablation, and related cardiac procedures
• Manages LVAD equipment and patients
• Provide bedside cardiac telemetry and PCU-level nursing care, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Perform tracheostomy management, nasal cannula respiratory care, and insulin infusion management
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before accepting a travel assignment at any BJC facility
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service

Benefits

• 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