Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerColorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,056.64/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a CO or Compact RN license and 2+ years of stepdown/IMC experience.DetailsAcute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown/IMC) in a 36-bed cardiac and respiratory recovery unitNurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery12-hour day shift scheduleSelf-scheduling and block scheduling availableRequired to self-schedule a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduleUses EPIC EMRTele monitor system is GE; rhythm strips are read by monitor techs and verified by RN, documented on paper (not interfaced with EPIC)RNs are required to titrate drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medicationsNurse aides present on the unit at a 1:12 ratioCharge RN does not carry a patient assignmentFirst to float, with potential to float within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) if neededCall or standby requirements determined by the Nurse ManagerRequirementsActive CO or Compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS certification (AHA) requiredMinimum 2 years of recent experience requiredExperience managing non-invasive respiratory support such as BiPAP and heated high flowExperience managing titratable drips per IMC unit policyChest tube management experience requiredDriver's license copy required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care for cardiac, respiratory, and post-procedure recovery patients in a stepdown/IMC settingNavy blue scrub color requiredMust reside at least 60 miles from the facilityWeek of orientation requires in-state presence even if initial modules are completed remotelyHoliday coverage requiredHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12