Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerHigh Point, North Carolina, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13$2,050.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring NC or compact RN licensure and cardiac telemetry experience, working 12-hour night shifts.DetailsCommunity-based teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations18-bed cardiac telemetry/PCU unit with average daily census of 18Cares for general medical patients requiring continuous cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic monitoring, including NSTEMI, post-STEMI, cardiac interventional and EP procedures, thoracic surgery, heart failure, and post-stroke patientsManages post-op day 2 open heart patients and respiratory failure cases requiring high-flow oxygen or NIPPV supportRN to patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on level of interventionEPIC EMR usedPhilips Intellivue monitors in all rooms with arterial line interface for invasive blood pressure monitoringBaxter IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system used12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730, scheduled on a 6-week cycleEvery other weekend rotation requiredNo on-call responsibilitiesFloating required within the critical care division or Intermediate CareRequirementsActive RN license (NC or Compact) requiredBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 1 year of Cardiac Tele or PCU experience requiredMinimum 12 months core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last yearSkilled in cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, arterial line management, drip titration, non-invasive ventilator care, vascular line care, chest tube/drain management, and post-procedure site careLast 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for considerationAt least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RNAdditional InformationResponsible for continuous cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretationSupported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, Rapid Response Team, CNAs, and Charge Nurse acting as resourceOrientation includes 36 hours in week one (NTO and online CBL via Healthstream) plus a 12-hour unit-specific shift with an RN preceptorPositive, team-focused unit culture emphasizing high-tech, high-touch careTravelers expected to work 75% of holidaysRTO subject to Resource Team approvalRoyal blue scrub color requiredFree parking available onsiteFirst-time travelers welcome to applyCandidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel positionsPrevious employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after a permanent position before reapplying