Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (ICU Stepdown) position requiring an active ID or compact RN license and 2 years of progressive care or ICU experience.

Job Details

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

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (ID or Compact) required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required,
• 2 years of progressive care or ICU experience preferred,
• RN degree required,
• Skills in EKG monitoring, patient assessment, wound care, and IV management required,
• Strong communication skills required,
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for adults with cardiac, neurological, and complex medical conditions,
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate,
• Scrubs of any color accepted; hoodies, open-toed shoes, hats, and offensive clothing not permitted,
• Weekly orientation offered,
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months,
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis