Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler

Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States

Position ID: P-769237

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,347.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of experience and a PA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) of a hospital setting
• Cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical telemetry patient population
• 1:6 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• 13-week assignment
• Floating required within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active PA or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience managing cardiac drips and heparin protocols; titration skills preferred
• Experience with renal care including continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and cardiovascular care including pacemakers and post cardiac cath management
• Must provide SSN, date of birth, and RTO details for consideration
• Two supervisor references preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry and PCU patients, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Must be willing to float within the hospital and to sister facilities as needed
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate, as local candidates are not accepted
• Must be available to work every other holiday
• Former permanent employees of the facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• Travel pairs may be accommodated based on facility need, though matching schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Fingerprinting, drug screening, and required labs must be completed shortly after signing
• All compliance requirements must be cleared before the start date
• Pre-start orientation modules must be completed prior to entering the facility