Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Job Details

• Position is in an acute care hospital setting on the Progressive Care Unit (stepdown),

• Unit has 27 beds with potential expansion, Nurse to patient ratios are 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity,

• Typical patient population includes adults with acute and chronic respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, neurological issues, and complex medical diagnoses,

• All patients wear telemetry monitors (Phillips brand); central monitor techs monitor rhythms, but nurses are required to analyze and review strips during each shift,

• Nurses are responsible for titrating drips with physician orders; common drips include Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and more,

• RT equipment includes ventilators via tracheostomy, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, high-flow nasal cannulas,

• Cerner EMR is used on the unit,

• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a); every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage required,

• Floating may be required to the Cardiac Thoracic Care Unit (stepdown from CVICU),

• No call required,

Job Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required,

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience,

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,

• Stepdown or critical care experience preferred,

• Experience with ventilators and BiPAP preferred,

• Ability to titrate cardiac and other drips as required,

• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to qualify,

• Must complete unit-based orientation including EKG exam and online modules,

Additional Information

• Responsible for monitoring telemetry, performing EKGs, assessing and documenting patients, and titrating drips as ordered,

• Team supports include house supervisor, charge nurse, and multi-care technicians; charge nurse handles assignments and may take patients if needed,

• Orientation consists of online learning modules, EKG exam, and unit competency training,

• Scrub color required is ceil blue,

• Self-scheduling is available, finalized schedules are posted two weeks in advance,

• Major and minor holidays are covered on a rotating basis,