Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) day-shift position requiring DC RN licensure and expertise with telemetry and intermediate care.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) providing care to patients boarding in the ED awaiting inpatient placement
• 13-week contract with 3x12 hour day shifts (7:00 am – 7:30 pm)
• Patient ratio is 1:4-5
• Unit contains 40 rooms and sees an average of 140 visits per day
• Floating required to units of equal or lower acuity
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Charting is conducted in Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is required
• Uses Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Care may include patients who are COVID-19 positive

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required; pending DC license accepted with proof at application and must be in hand by start date
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in relevant clinical setting
• At least 1 prior travel RN assignment required
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Proficiency in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, insulin drip titration, feeding tube management, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and pre/post hemodialysis management

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include care for patients with varying diagnoses who are awaiting inpatient beds
• Must be able to manage patients under isolation precautions and use nasal cannulas, PCAs, and heparin protocols
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, ER holding, stepdown, or intermediate care is preferred
• Flexible scrub color policy—any color acceptable
• Parking costs apply at work location
• Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients as needed
• First-time travelers are not eligible; prior travel RN experience required
• Return staff must have a one-year gap from prior employment with the health system
• No more than 7 days of time off requested per 13 week contract; none allowed during the first two weeks
• Completion of onboarding modules required prior to and possibly during orientation
• Must provide two recent supervisor references for consideration