Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with telemetry and acute cardiac/stroke experience.

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetolol, milrinone, argatroban, and aggrostat
• Experience with CAPD (peritoneal dialysis) is a plus but not required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) of a 32-bed acute care hospital unit
• Patient ratios of 1:3-4, occasionally adjusted based on unit needs
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekend requirements based on unit needs and demands
• Floating required
• Charge nurse available on every shift (free from patient assignment)
• CNAs available at a 1:8-12 ratio
• Telemetry monitoring with remote tele monitor tech support
• IV team available ; RT, pharmacy, and phlebotomy available 24/7
• RRT RN available 24/7
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• No ventilator management on this unit
• Care for patients with diagnoses including CVA/TIA, STEMI/NSTEMI, chest pain rule-out MI, ACS, CHF, acute and chronic renal failure, respiratory failure/distress, DKA/HHNK, PE/DVT, afib, and pre/post cardiac procedures such as angiogram, stenting, pacemaker placement, and ablation, as well as pre-CABG and CIWA patients
• Read telemetry strips with support from remote tele monitor techs
• Unit features a high patient turnover and a collaborative, cohesive team that welcomes travelers as integral members
• Floor-specific orientation includes 12 hours of policy/procedure review, 12 hours on the unit with a preceptor, and additional EPIC training as needed
• Holiday coverage required
• Travelers should avoid unexcused absences of more than three days to remain in good standing for the assignment

• 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-780871

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