Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit position requiring NE or compact licensure, 2+ years of experience, and night shift availability.

Details

• Stepdown/PCU unit in an acute care hospital setting with 28 beds
• Patient population includes adults admitted through the ER with mixed medical/surgical, cardiac, and stroke diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:4 with patient care techs at 1:14
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Heparin, octreotide, and insulin, plus manage non-titratable IV infusions like Cardizem and nitro
• Charge nurse present every shift, occasionally taking a patient assignment especially at night
• Telemetry monitored unit with dedicated tele techs, but RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry
• Specialty equipment includes code carts, LUCAS devices, Hoyer lifts, and sit-to-stand lifts
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 rotation on a 6-week scheduling cycle
• Requires 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Friday/Saturday nights count as weekend days)
• Holiday coverage rotates along with permanent staff
• Floating required to Med/Surg and other hospital areas, including ICU/ED based on skill set
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license required at time of consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Work as part of a high-flow unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Must be a positive, team-oriented nurse willing to work collaboratively to overcome challenges
• Unit secretary support available 2-3 days per week and a stocking clerk 3 days per week
• First week of orientation is classroom-based, followed by two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%, given all necessary resources to prepare
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position