Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg PCU/Tele Neuro Trauma unit position at a Level II Trauma facility, requiring at least 2 years of MS, PCU, or ICU experience and trach/vent competency.

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit (5N Neuro Trauma/PCU) in a Level II Trauma hospital setting
• 28-bed unit with a neuro and trauma focus, including strokes, seizures, Guillain-Barré, Myasthenia Gravis, spinal injuries, thrombectomies, TNK/TPA post-procedure care, endovascular neuro specialties, AMS, dementia, traumatic ortho injuries, hematomas, bleeds, falls on thinners, and farm/MVA accidents
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Days 1:4-5, Nights 1:5-6, dependent on acuity; Nurse aide support available (Days 1:9, Nights 1:12)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, 3% saline, and Insulin
• RT equipment on unit includes vents, trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and EtCO2 monitoring
• Central telemetry monitoring is located in a separate area
• EMR is Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) required
• Typically 2–3 holidays required during winter season, otherwise every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to sister MS units across 6 specialties, including mixed care, cardiac, general, MS ortho, and heme/onc
• Self-scheduling with manager balancing; schedule opens 6 weeks in advance
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), must be active at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of MS, PCU, or ICU experience required
• Experience in a relevant setting within the last 1 year is required
• Drip titration experience required
• Trach and vent experience strongly preferred; willingness to train on vents is acceptable if candidate is open to learning
• Two professional references required: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years of relevant specialty experience

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to a complex neuro and trauma patient population, including titrating drips and managing patients on tracheostomies and ventilators
• Charge nurses are present; night charge takes a full patient team and day charge takes a smaller assignment
• Orientation consists of 1 general orientation shift and 1 shift with a preceptor
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their start date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate