Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN for a night shift assignment requiring compact IA license and prior stepdown or med-surg experience. Requirements Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required NIHSS certification required (can be obtained during onboarding) De-escalation certificate may be required ACLS certification preferred 24 months of Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Medical-Surgical experience in a hospital setting required Neuro/neurology care experience required Ortho/orthopedic care experience required Trauma care experience highly preferred Epic EMR experience required Experience with lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and AIRVO required Experience administering heparin and PCAs required Experience administering 3% sodium preferred Must have completed at least one prior travel contract within the past 12 months Valid driver's license required for consideration Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred Responsibilities Progressive Care Unit (Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Stroke) within a hospital setting Patient population includes post-TNK, ortho, crani-neurosurgery, laminectomy, and polytrauma cases Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on a 25-bed unit Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts (3x12 accommodated), 48 hrs/week No on-call requirements Weekend rotation usually every other or every third weekend, including holidays Required to float across other med-surg units and across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist campuses Uses lift equipment, telemetry, chest tubes, and AIRVO Administers heparin drips, PCAs, and 3% sodium (preferred) EMR: Epic Care for neuro, ortho, trauma, and stroke patients on a progressive care unit Holiday coverage required for 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed First-time travelers are not eligible for this position Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible for travel assignments at any UPH market facility within the past 12 months Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address Local candidates are not accepted for this position 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-763767 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler, LLC.