Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level I Trauma Center in Nebraska, requiring telemetry experience, active NE or Compact RN license, and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Job Details

• PCU (stepdown) unit in an acute care, Level I Trauma Center,

• 55-bed unit located on the 4th Floor East Wing,

• Adult patient population; pediatric patients are rare and are 15 years of age or older,

• Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and generalized weakness,

• Common medications and drips include PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, and insulin,

• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on both day and night shifts,

• 12-hour night shifts ),

• Every other weekend required,

• EMR:
Epic,

• IV pumps:
Alaris,

• Floating required, ideally to med/surg areas based on highest unit need,

• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license - must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS - all must be active; pending certifications will not be accepted,

• Telemetry competency required,

• Epic EMR experience preferred,

• A valid driver's license is required for consideration and will be used to verify the candidate's permanent address,

• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as determined by the address on their driver's license,

• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity Health, within the past year - candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered,

• During orientation, RNs must pass an open-book, pass/fail exam with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass results in contract termination,

• Navy blue scrubs required; artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas,

• Support staff includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, an educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, and PT/OT,

• Mechanical lifts are available in every other room,

• Hourly rounding and patient responsiveness are key focus areas on this unit,

• Successful candidates are self-directed, able to manage a busy day independently, and work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment