Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step Down Unit position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, as well as at least two years of stepdown experience.

Details

• Work in the Step Down Unit of an acute care hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 19:00–07:30
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Required to work two shifts every other weekend, with varying night shift rotation
• Floating required to lower acuity floors within the hospital or nearby affiliated hospitals
• Care includes titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, insulin drips, management of trach vents, art lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes
• Patient charting is completed in EPIC, and EPIC experience is required
• Navy scrubs required

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Minimum of two years of recent stepdown nursing experience
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Must have worked bedside within the last six months
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the hospital
• EPIC EMR experience required

Additional Information

• No local candidates within 75 miles are accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Permanent employees of the health system must wait one year before returning as travelers
• A maximum of 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract, with no time off allowed during the first week of orientation
• Facial hair that interferes with fit testing is not permitted—shaving may be required
• Modules and hospital orientation must be completed prior to start
• Free onsite parking provided