Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN with telemetry and neuro experience for night shifts requiring flexibility for weekends and floating.

Job Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a teaching hospital,

• Patient population includes CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, resections, seizures, TBIs, gunshot and stab wounds, motor vehicle crash injuries, GI surgeries, and complex wounds,

• Staffing ratios are typically 1:3-4, rarely reaching 1:5 in emergencies,

• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30,

• Must be able to work at least 50% of contracted weekends, with weekends based on unit needs,

• Floating required to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units within the hospital or nearby affiliate hospitals as needed,

• Cerner EMR experience required,

Job Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license in hand prior to start,

• Minimum of 2 years recent telemetry and neuro nursing experience required,

• Proficiency in management of drips,

• Certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS (AHA or RQI accepted),

• Graduate from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program,

• Experience with Cerner charting required,

• Conscious sedation and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred but not required,

• Perm or PRN employees of this health system must be separated for at least 12 months before consideration,

Additional Information

• Must be flexible to precept or have students shadow as part of teaching facility requirements,

• Charge nurse duties may be assigned as needed with training and support,

• Call-ins for contracted shifts may require making up time per facility policy,

• First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply,

• Candidates must work 2 out of the 3 major holidays during the assignment,

• Maximum of 5 days requested time off (RTO) can be auto-approved,

• Scrubs or uniform requirements to be provided by the facility,

• Local candidates are not accepted for this position,