Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN with 2 years of experience and a CO or Compact RN license for a fast-paced, high-acuity progressive care unit.

Job Details

• Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity 36-bed Medical PCU with a diverse patient population,
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 on days and nights, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs,
• Rotating 3x12-hour shifts, days (0700-1900) and nights (1900-0700), various days of the week,
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs,
• No on-call requirements,
• Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities based on facility needs,
• Uses Epic for charting,
• Special procedures include scopes, biopsies, moderate sedation, cardioversion, and urgent dialysis coordination with dialysis RN,
• Manages drips including insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nicardipine, heparin, lasix, and dobutamine,

Job Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required,
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,
• Epic charting experience required,
• Comfortable working in environments with flexible staffing ratios,
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management,
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation,
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA, and procedural sedation monitoring,
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring,
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care,
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration,
• Trauma Level I experience preferred,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a high-acuity progressive care unit supported by an engaged, team-oriented staff,
• Complete all facility-specific training modules within the first week of assignment,
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with RTO restricted during specific blackout periods,
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted,
• First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met,
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates must disclose prior employment details,
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment may not be rebooked for at least one year,
• Local candidates accepted, with a distinct pay rate applying for those residing within 75 miles of the facility