Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position on nights in a Level II Trauma acute care setting requiring active ND or compact license and PCU experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a combined Med/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• 32-bed unit providing stepdown level care to adults and geriatric patients
• Common cases include cardiac cath, EP studies, pacemaker, ETOH, Covid Bipap, general surgical with cardiac history, sepsis, influenza, and acute chronic conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5, with occasional 1:5-6 on nights and 1:3 for PCU overflow
• Night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirement
• Floating required throughout PCU, Med/Surg, and may assist in ER holds/boarding; first to float
• Uses the Epic EMR system; experience preferred but not required
• Charge nurse present on every shift; may have a lighter assignment
• Support from patient care techs with a goal ratio of 1:10
• RNs required to interpret their own telemetry strips
• Bipap, trach, and Airvo equipment used in the unit
• Scrubs of any color are permitted

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with recent stepdown/PCU and telemetry experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; must be active and not pending
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips and titrate drips such as Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine
• Experience with adult and geriatric stepdown patient populations
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months, and either a peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

Additional Information

• RNs provide care for a variety of cardiac and stepdown patients, including titration of multiple drips and frequent use of cardiac monitoring
• Frequent teamwork with multidisciplinary staff including techs and respiratory therapy
• First time travelers are accepted for this position
• Unit orientation includes two 12-hour shifts at the start of the assignment
• Candidates must not have been employed in any position (full time, part time, or PRN) at facilities associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• All requests for time off must be submitted up front and may not exceed 7 days for the 13-week contract