Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Position: Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $2,092 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position on a mixed acuity unit caring for medical, oncology, and stroke patients with required drip experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed acuity Progressive Care (PCU) and medical-surgical unit in a hospital setting

• Care for patients with oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary needs

• Patient ratios are 1:5-6 for med-surg and 1:3-4 for PCU patients

• Handle drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin and care for post Heart Cath and post pacemaker patients

• Expect to see unstable strokes and patients on Bi Pap

• Night shifts, with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour schedules

• Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital is required

• Charting is done in Cerner EMR with prior Cerner experience required

• Scrub color is red tops with black bottoms

• Provide care for a dynamic patient population with both medical-surgical and progressive care needs

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• All travelers may be required to float within the facility or to affiliate hospitals

• Perm or PRN employees of IU must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler

• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays

• Auto-approve up to 5 days of requested time off

• Free parking is available on site

Requirements

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

• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)

• 18 months to 2 years of prior RN experience required

• Solid neuro experience required

• Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin drips, and post-cardiac procedures is required

• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited university

• Cerner charting experience required

• Local candidates are not accepted except for specific departments

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

American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
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About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.