Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a NE or compact license and prior stepdown/telemetry experience. Requirements Active NE or Compact RN license required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Competency in arterial lines required Must be able to perform overhead and portable patient lifts Driver's license required for submission and used to verify residency Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility Responsibilities Level 2 trauma acute care hospital setting within the Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) 40-bed unit with an average daily census of 24 Patient ratios of 1:4-5 both days and nights Cares for adult cardiac med/surg, dialysis, oncology, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure patients RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:12 ratio High flow respiratory therapy equipment used on the unit RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips Uses EPIC EMR 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630 Every other weekend required Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients On-call staff must arrive within 30 minutes if called back in Provide direct patient care for a diverse stepdown population, including Hispanic and Somali patients Use vein finders, bladder scanners, and lift equipment as part of daily care Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, and communication regarding medications Navy blue scrub color required Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas One day of unit-specific orientation provided Pass/fail open-book skills exam given during orientation, requiring a 90% passing score Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period must be covered Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront; no additional RTO approved after submission Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills are key to success on this unit 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-755917 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr