Description

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

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit (PCU) with a neuro trauma focus at a Level II Trauma Center
• 28-bed unit serving a neurological and trauma orthopedic patient population, including strokes, seizures, Guillain-Barré, myasthenia gravis, spinal injuries, thrombectomies, TNK/TPA (24 hours post), endovascular neuro specialties, AMS, dementia, hematomas, bleeds, falls on blood thinners, and farm/MVA trauma injuries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4–5 on days, 1:5–6 on nights, dependent on acuity; nurse aide support available (1:9 days, 1:12 nights)
• 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
• Telemetry monitoring is managed from a central monitor located in a separate area
• EMR is Cerner, with a planned transition to Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) required
• Self-scheduling with manager balancing; schedule opens 6 weeks in advance
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Floating required to sister MS units across 6 specialties, including mixed care, cardiac, general, MS ortho, and heme/onc
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license (must be active by start date)
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU experience required, with experience in the setting within the last 1 year
• IV drip titration experience required
• Trach and vent experience highly preferred; facility is willing to train on vents for candidates open to learning
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years in the specialty

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect travel pay eligibility
• Holiday coverage is typically required for 2–3 winter holidays, and otherwise every other holiday
• Orientation consists of 1 general shift and 1 shift with a preceptor
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable
• All staff are required to clock in and out at the facility