Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level II trauma facility, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit in a hospital setting with a Level II trauma designation
• 35-bed unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, nephrology, stroke, diabetes, and continuous EEG monitoring diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5; nursing aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Cardizem, beta-blockers, and seizure medications
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required
• Every third holiday required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating may be required to medical floors, ICU, or rehab units
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• BSN is not required
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration and will be used to verify residence address
• Two 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of one week of onboarding followed by 1–2 days of floor-specific orientation
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on the Friday of orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to continue the contract
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result to contract termination
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• This is a fast-paced unit where a positive attitude, strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to problem-solve are key to success