Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring IN or compact licensure, tele/neuro experience, and flexibility with weekends and floating.

Details

• Position is in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a teaching hospital setting
• Patients include CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors/resections, seizures, TBIs, trauma (shootings, stabbings, MVCs), GI surgeries, and large wound management
• Staffing ratios are typically 1:3-4, rarely 1:5 during emergencies
• Night shift schedule is 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Must be flexible to work 50% of weekends during contract, based on unit needs
• Floating required to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units within the facility or to affiliate hospitals
• Travelers may be assigned precepting duties or have students shadowing them
• No local candidates accepted for PCU positions
• Uses Cerner EMR charting system

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand prior to start
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years recent relevant RN experience required
• Current certifications in ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) valid at submission
• Proficient in telemetry and neuro nursing, including management of drips
• Preferred experience with conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing school
• Ability and willingness to float across varying levels of care
• Must provide two supervisor references

Additional Information

• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned pending operational needs, with training provided
• Expected to float as required throughout assignment
• Must be agreeable to precepting or having students assigned for shadowing
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Maximum of 5 days non-holiday time-off are auto-approved; additional days require facility approval
• No prior permanent or PRN employment at the facility within the past 12 months for travel eligibility
• Dress code or scrub requirements will be provided by the unit