Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, strong cardiac monitoring skills, and an Alabama or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30),
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting,
• Float to Med/Surg units required,
• Every other weekend (EOW) required,
• Patient ratio of 1:5,
• Skills utilized include cardiac drip management (no titration), IV therapy, heparin protocols, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and non-invasive airway management,
• Cardiac monitoring responsibilities include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias,
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams expected,

Job Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license (pending license accepted),
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS,
• Certification preferred: NIHSS,
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,
• Required work setting experience: Med/Surg Telemetry, Telemetry, and PCU/Stepdown,
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required,
• Ability to start IVs and manage heparin protocols required,
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration,
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible,

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days for the duration of the assignment,
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and may be eligible at a different rate,
• Hospital housing is available on-site - shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; male and female units available separately; no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility,
• The facility is located in a remote area; on-site housing is recommended,
• Flight reimbursement is available at economy level; travelers must provide detailed flight and luggage receipts and submit flight itinerary at least one week before the start date