Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/ICU Stepdown position requiring an ID or compact RN license and prior progressive care or ICU experience.

Job Details

• Work in the 4th floor Progressive Care Unit (ICU Stepdown) of a Level II trauma hospital,
• Adult patient population with common diagnoses including CHF, detox, stroke, NSTEMI, STEMI, neuro conditions, COPD, diabetes, and sepsis,
• 11-bed unit with 4:1 patient ratios,
• Uses IV pumps, EKG monitors, SCD devices, and bladder scanners,
• Meditech EHR used,
• Night shift schedule from 7p-7a,
• Every other weekend required,
• No on-call requirements,
• May float to med/surg for patient load or 1:1 safety needs,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (ID state license or compact) required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA certifications required),
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred, with 2 years of progressive care or ICU experience preferred,
• RN degree required,
• Skills required: EKG monitoring, patient assessment, wound care, IV management, and strong communication,
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration,
• Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to progressive care and ICU stepdown patients,
• Scrub color is flexible; hoodies, open-toed shoes, hats, and offensive clothing are not permitted,
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for travel rate,
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible,
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment