Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit position requiring PCU or Med/Surg experience and a compact or Maine RN license. Requirements Active RN license (Compact or Maine) Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; AACN and CCRN certifications preferred Minimum 1 year of Intermediate/PCU level experience, or 2 years of Med/Surg experience with some PCU exposure Trauma experience required for neuro/trauma patients, including Q2H neuro checks and stroke patient care Experience with high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vac/VAC dressing changes, BiPAP, drain/ostomy care, and IV starts Experience caring for trached patients on vents, including administering 100% FiO2 via suction support and trach suctioning Cardiac experience with temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post-femoral sheath care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation Experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem) and insulin titration required Must complete general hospital orientation followed by 1 day of unit orientation Responsibilities Work in a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) within a Level II Trauma Center Cares for trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, and cardiac patient populations including strokes, craniotomies, respiratory failure, sepsis, STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, and post-cardiac procedure patients RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 on both day and night shifts 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 48 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend May be placed on low census call back Floats to ED, ICU, or CCU when an intermediate-level assignment is available in those departments Uses Cerner charting system, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, 24/7 ICU-trained resource nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist, and IV/VAT team for ultrasound-guided IVs and PICC/midline placement Provide direct patient care for trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, and cardiac PCU patients RNs start their own peripheral IVs Charge nurse may take patients as needed Holiday coverage expectations vary based on unit needs Scrubs may be any color but must be professional in appearance Free parking available in designated areas First-time travelers considered if they have completed at least two 13-week assignments Candidates must not have prior permanent employment at any Northern Light Health hospital Permanent address must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be considered Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered and subject to client approval 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 Job ID: P-755287 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler