Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU transplant stepdown unit requiring a VA or compact RN license and Epic charting experience. Requirements Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before start) BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required BSN preferred Epic charting system experience required Teaching hospital experience preferred Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and port access/management Arterial line management, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs preferred Experience with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, or PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units Experience managing vasoactive drips (no titration), heparin protocols, and PCA preferred Skilled in respiratory care including high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and using rapid response/code teams Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac preferred Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred Experience managing surgical drains preferred Responsibilities Stepdown transplant unit within a progressive care unit (PCU) Patients often require arterial line monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, LIP-managed vasoactive drip medications, post-biopsy care, and complex glucose management Patient ratio of 1:3-5 Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) 36 or 48 hour scheduling options available, block scheduling cannot be guaranteed Every other weekend required, along with 2 of 3 winter holidays Floating required within scope of practice per facility policy Epic EMR experience required Provide direct nursing care to complex transplant and stepdown patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions First-time travelers may be considered, preferably with academic medical center or transplant patient experience Candidates with prior permanent employment at the facility must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning as a traveler External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at the facility and are not eligible to return once this limit is reached Maximum of 40 hours RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed prior to confirming a start date 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 Job ID: P-782100 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler