Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerLouisville, Kentucky, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 5$2,564.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican 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.DetailsWork in a 42-bed Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit (3E/3W TCU)Patient ratios of 4:1 or 3:1Cares for patients with stroke, transplant, and Parkinson's disease diagnosesRN must read telemetry and titrate medicationsUses equipment including dynamap and bladder scannerAdministers time-critical medications including insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, heparin, and nitroUses Epic EMRNight shift schedule, 6:45pm-7:15amWorks 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly, on a 12-hour shift scheduleEvery other weekend required per unit needNo local rate dropRequirementsActive KY or compact RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience requiredEpic EMR experience requiredProficiency in neuro care requiredNursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) requiredAdditional InformationProvide safe, effective, patient and family-centered care with a focus on quality outcomesPerform assessments and reassessments, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate patient responses to interventionsFacilitate patient and family education related to care, treatment, and discharge planningMentor and precept staff, delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel, and promote teamworkParticipate in quality, safety, and service process improvement effortsComply with regulatory standards and participate in the unit's Practice Governance modelSupportive unit culture with flexible scheduling