Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit position requiring telemetry interpretation skills and an IA or compact RN license.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting with Trauma Level 3 designation
• 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
• Charge nurse on each shift carries a full patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs troubleshoot CPAP equipment
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Uses EPIC charting system
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 0630-1900 or 1830-0700 with cyclic scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage includes 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• May float to ICU if experienced and appropriate
• Fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) for Iowa required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with telemetry strip interpretation required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail open-book exam on orientation skills required during the first week, with a 90% passing score needed to continue in the assignment
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Successful candidates demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• RTO must be requested upfront, as additional time off will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered