Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry experience and WA or compact RN licensure at a Level III Trauma Center. Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year in PCU Telemetry experience required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation Experience with trach care, CIWA protocol, BiPAP, central line maintenance/management, and tube/drain management Experience administering medications such as Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Dilaudid Chest tube management and experience with Dopamine or nicardipine preferred Must complete and pass the Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start Responsibilities PCU setting with 40 private beds, including rooms capable of negative air pressure and 4 with ante rooms Patient population includes respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology, diabetic or renal complications, CHF, COPD, PNA, and comfort care Continuous telemetry monitoring for all patients RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 with approximately 13 RNs staffed per shift CNA support available at 1:10 ratio 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0730 Weekend scheduling varies based on unit needs Schedules provided three weeks at a time Floating required to ICU, CCU, Observation, ED Holding, and overflow areas, with travelers floated first Floating to MS units occurs at a 1:5 ratio when applicable Uses EPIC (preferred), Alaris, Pyxis, and Philips Mp50 wireless bedside monitors Provide direct care to progressive care patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring Unit supported by a free-floating charge nurse, resource nurses for day and night shifts, 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage, and day-shift OT, PT, and ST Additional support includes phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams Orientation includes hospital NEO classes, EPIC training, safe patient handling, and glucose training, followed by a 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor COVID vaccination required First-time travelers are welcome to apply Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-771040 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler