Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring 18 months of PCU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Job Details

• Work in the 4E Progressive Care Unit of a 241-bed Level 3 Trauma teaching-exempt hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center certifications,
• 32-bed unit caring for patients not requiring mechanical ventilation, including CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain workup, stroke, abdominal illness, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, and IVDA cases,
• RN to patient ratio typically 1:4, up to 1:5 depending on acuity,
• CNA ratio of 1:12 on days and 1:16 on nights,
• Telemetry monitoring available at bedside and nurses station,
• Supported by CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage 24/7,
• Daytime HUC/receptionist support,
• EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors used,
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week on a 6-week cycle,
• Every other weekend rotation required,
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division facilities including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice,
• Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required,
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,
• Minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience required,
• Experience with tracheostomy care, cardiac drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management required,
• EPIC EMR experience required,
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required,
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to progressive care patients with diverse acute diagnoses,
• Participate in NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation,
• Work 75% of holidays as assigned,
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any unmet contracted hours added to the end of the assignment,
• Navy scrub color required,
• Free parking available,
• Unit culture described as family oriented,
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
• Candidates must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there,
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted