Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3

$1,806.29/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and active FL or compact licensure.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) setting with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, neuro stepdown, and ER holding patient populations
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 total weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Float requirement to other units or sister facilities within the health system
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Epic charting system experience required; Allscripts experience also required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP and chest tube management, wound care, and pre/post cardiac catheterization and surgery care
• Two professional references from a Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director dated within the past year required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required between 10/31-3/31 with medical or religious exemptions only

Additional Information

• Provide care for cardiac, neurological, and stepdown patients requiring close monitoring and intervention
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV insulin protocols, wound care, and pre/post procedural care for cardiac and renal patients
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former Health First employees or contracted staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of signing
• Orientation includes completion of annual training modules tracked through the facility's learning management system
• Scrubs of any color are accepted, but top and bottom colors must match with no logos or prints
• Holiday and hurricane coverage requirements apply
• Travel pairs are permitted with unit leader approval, though matching schedules are not guaranteed