Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit requiring 2+ years of acute PCU experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Work in a 42-bed Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit (3E/3W TCU),
• Patient ratios of 4:1 or 3:1,
• Cares for patients with stroke, transplant, and Parkinson's disease diagnoses,
• RN must read telemetry and titrate medications,
• Uses equipment including dynamap and bladder scanner,
• Administers time-critical medications including insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, heparin, and nitro,
• Uses Epic EMR,
• Night shift schedule, 6:45pm-7:15am,
• Works 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly, on a 12-hour shift schedule,
• Every other weekend required per unit need,
• No local rate drop,

Job Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required,
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience required,
• Epic EMR experience required,
• Proficiency in neuro care required,
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required,

Additional Information

• Provide safe, effective, patient and family-centered care with a focus on quality outcomes,
• Perform assessments and reassessments, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate patient responses to interventions,
• Facilitate patient and family education related to care, treatment, and discharge planning,
• Mentor and precept staff, delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel, and promote teamwork,
• Participate in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts,
• Comply with regulatory standards and participate in the unit's Practice Governance model,
• Supportive unit culture with flexible scheduling