Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology travel assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of PCU and oncology experience with active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit with a mixed oncology and trauma patient population in an acute care hospital setting
• Unit has 27–28 beds with RN ratios of 1:4 (PCU) and 1:5 (Med-Surg) on days, and 1:5–6 on nights
• Common diagnoses include oncology (from diagnosis through remission) and trauma
• Common drips and medications include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may be required to titrate insulin and cardizem drips
• Specialty equipment includes Alaris IV pumps and Lyko lifts in even-numbered rooms
• EMR is Epic; recent Epic experience (within 6 months) is noted for orientation planning purposes but is not required
• 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p); additional shift times available include 7a–3p, 3p–7p, 7p–11p, 11p–7a, and 7p–7a
• Self-scheduling with every other weekend required
• Float required to same level of care (Med-Surg and PCU units)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS, and ONS/ONCC — all must be active; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of PCU and oncology RN experience required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
• Competency with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000) and ICP monitoring; on-the-job training available for these skills
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year (PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for oncology patients across the full care spectrum — from diagnosis through remission — as well as trauma PCU patients
• Multidisciplinary support team includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, RN case managers, social workers, an educator, and a dietician
• Scrub color requirement: Navy blue
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result to contract termination
• Orientation consists of 2 days (approximately 12 hours); includes a pass/fail open-book exam on skills learned — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
• RTO of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be disclosed upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be disclosed upfront; additional RTO will not be approved