Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Oncology/Med Surg unit position requiring a NE or Compact RN license and prior PCU or oncology experience.

Job Details

• - Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on the PCU Oncology unit (5 North),
• Primary patient population includes adult oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients,
• 18-bed unit,
• Patient ratios of 1:4-1:5 for both day and night shifts,
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 6:30p-7:00a,
• Every other weekend required,
• Self-scheduling available but balanced to unit needs,
• Uses Epic EMR,
• Common drips/medications include chemotherapy, heparin, Cardizem, and Protonix,
• RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips,
• High-flow respiratory equipment commonly used,
• Alaris IV pumps used on the unit,
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment accessible,
• Floating required to other Med/Surg and PCU units at the same level of care,
• Two days of unit orientation provided,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) for the submitting state, no pending licenses accepted,
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA),
• ONS/ONCC certification preferred but not required,
• Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required,
• Strong PCU experience required; oncology experience preferred but not mandatory,
• Charge nurse experience not required,
• Must not have artificial fingernails due to infection control policy in patient care areas,
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence location,
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to oncology and trauma PCU patients from diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care,
• Support hourly rounding and bedside shift report as key components of the patient experience,
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team including Nursing Assistants, Charge Nurse, PT/OT, RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Educator, and Dietitian,
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and respectful care for a diverse patient population,
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%,
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year,
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license,
• Holiday coverage expectations apply per unit scheduling needs