Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (ICU Stepdown) position requiring BLS, ACLS, and ID or compact RN licensure.

Job Details

• 4th floor Progressive Care Unit (ICU Stepdown) in a Trauma Level II facility,
• 11-bed unit with an adult patient population,
• 4:1 patient ratio,
• Common diagnoses include CHF, detox, stroke, NSTEMI, STEMI, neuro conditions, COPD, diabetes, and sepsis,
• Uses IV pumps, EKG monitors, SCD devices, and bladder scanners,
• Charts in Meditech EHR,
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a,
• Scheduled every other weekend,
• No call requirements,
• May float to med/surg for patient load or 1:1 safety needs,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (ID state or compact) required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required,
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with 2 years in progressive care or ICU preferred,
• RN degree required,
• Skilled in EKG monitoring, patient assessment, wound care, IV management, and strong communication,
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration,
• Copies of required certifications must be provided for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with cardiac, neuro, respiratory, and other acute conditions,
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills valued in this collaborative unit setting,
• Scrubs of any color permitted; hoodies, open-toed shoes, hats, and offensive clothing graphics are not allowed,
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for the travel rate,
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months,
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment,
• Weekly orientation offered