Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring DC RN licensure, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong intermediate care and telemetry skills.

Details

• Work in the PCU assuming care for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department
• Patient population includes adults with varying diagnoses awaiting inpatient placement
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5
• Unit has 40 rooms and an average of 140 visits per day
• Night shifts: three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to units of equal or lower acuity
• Uses Cerner for charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Assignment includes exposure to COVID-19 patients
• Scrubs of any color permitted

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required, or proof of pending status with license in hand prior to start date
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years recent intermediate care (IMC/Stepdown/PCU) experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• Competency in ECG rhythm interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with at least 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Experience required with IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting IVs, heparin protocols, PCA, and isolation precautions
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR required

Additional Information

• Provide care for patients waiting in the ED for inpatient bed placement
• May manage patients on cardiac telemetry, IV insulin, hemodialysis pre/post, and a variety of medical-surgical diagnoses
• Team-based environment with interdisciplinary collaboration
• Modules must be completed pre-start and during orientation, with most candidates averaging around 12 hours
• Must be able and willing to care for COVID-19 patients
• Up to 7 days of requested time off is preferred; no time off permitted during the first two weeks
• Must not have been employed by the health system within the past year to be eligible
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower pay rate
• Personal parking cost applies