Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU Float position requiring CA RN licensure and 2 years of PCU experience across multiple float locations.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Specialty experience must be within the last 2 years for specialized units
• Current certifications required: ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI Blue Card (in-hand)
• IV start, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line experience required
• EPIC experience required and must be noted in work history
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two supervisory/manager references required, including at least one from the relevant unit within the last year

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering multiple locations within the health system
• PCU/IMU float unit covering general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic patients
• May also float to EDIP (emergency department inpatient overflow)
• Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Floating required to all PCU units and to Med-Surg units as census requires
• Schedule provided 4 weeks in advance with notification of specific facility assignment 2 hours before each shift
• Uses EPIC and Pyxis documentation systems
• Candidates will float between multiple hospital locations based on census and unit needs
• A new cardiology/neuro-focused unit may become active during the contract, which could become the primary assignment
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the organization for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO policy allows up to 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted in the first 2-3 weeks of the assignment
• RTO must be confirmed and submitted upfront as changes are not permitted once under manager review

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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