Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift PCU position requiring trauma and neuro experience and a valid ME or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Work in the Intermediate Care Unit of a Level II Trauma Center hospital,

• Assignment is on PCU, serving medical/surgical, neuro, trauma, and cardiac patient populations,

• 12-bed unit with typical RN patient ratios of 1:3-4, tech ratios of 1:6-12,

• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with every other weekend rotation,

• Floating may occur to ED, ICU, or CCU for intermediate assignments,

• Utilizes Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors,

• General hospital orientation and one day of unit orientation provided,

Job Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license,

• Minimum 1 year of intermediate or PCU experience, or 2 years Med/Surg with some PCU exposure,

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,

• Experience with trauma patients, stroke care with Q2H neuro checks, and trauma level II patient care,

• Experience managing high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vacs, trach care, and ventilated patients,

• Strong skills in cardiac monitoring, temporary pacemakers, and cardiac rhythm interpretation,

• Proficient with cardiac (Amio, Cardizem) and insulin drips; experience titrating medications is required,

• Cerner EMR experience highly preferred,

• Must not have ever worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity,

• Flu vaccination required for all assignments starting after 9/30/2024, with medical exemptions considered,

Additional Information

• Provide care for complex cardiac, medical/surgical, neuro, and trauma patients in a fast-paced environment,

• Support from charge nurse, CNAs, 24/7 resource nurse (ICU-trained), respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, hospitalist, and PT/OT,

• RN responsible for starting own peripheral IVs; IV/VAT team available for US-guided IVs and PICC/Midline,

• Scrub color is flexible but must be professional,

• Free parking available in designated areas,

• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs,

• First-time travelers must have completed at least two prior 13-week assignments as a traveler,

• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 100 miles south/southwest of the hospital for consideration,