Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg PCU/Tele RN for a Neuro Trauma unit requiring 2 years of recent MS/PCU/ICU experience and trach/vent skills.

Details

• PCU-level acute care unit (5N Neuro Trauma) within a Level 2 trauma center
• 28-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights depending on acuity
• Neuro-focused population including strokes, seizures, Guillain-Barre, Myasthenia gravis, spinal injuries, thrombectomies, and post-TNK/TPA patients
• Also treats trauma ortho injuries such as hematomas, bleeds, falls on blood thinners, and farm/MVA accidents
• Uses Cerner EMR, currently transitioning to Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a)
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) and holiday rotation required, typically 2-3 winter holidays otherwise every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required to 6 sister Med/Surg specialty units including cardiac, general, MS ortho, and heme/onc
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, 3%, and Insulin
• Charge nurse takes a full team assignment on nights and a smaller assignment on days
• Nurse aide ratios are 1:9 days and 1:12 nights
• RT equipment on unit includes vents, trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and EtCO2 monitoring
• Central tele monitoring located off-unit
• Self-scheduling model with 6-week advance scheduling window; same shifts not guaranteed for travel duos

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU experience required
• Experience must be within the last 1 year in a similar setting
• Drip titration experience required
• Trach and vent experience highly preferred; training available for candidates open to learning
• 2 professional references required, including at least 1 from a supervisor

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to neuro and trauma ortho patients including drip titration and respiratory support
• Unit-specific orientation includes 1 shift of general orientation and 1 shift with a preceptor
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former Marshfield employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local