Travel Nurse RN - PCU Stepdown

Ascension Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization committed to transforming patient care through compassionate service. This full-time role as a nurse involves various travel assignments, offering flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in diverse settings. You'll provide essential nursing care, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure patient needs are met with the highest standards. With a focus on community and wellness, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their nursing career while supporting patients in need across multiple locations. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and RN licenses before starting.
• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following established protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans effectively.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare team.

Skills

BLS Certification

Registered Nurse License

Patient Care Coordination

ACLS Certification

Acute Care Experience

Education

Diploma from Accredited Nursing School

Job description

**Details**

+ $1,456 - $2,412 Weekly Rate

+ **Department:** Associate Travel Program - PCU / Step Down RN

+ **Schedule:** Multiple shifts available, 36 hours per week

+ **Hospital:** Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

+ **Location:** Local and national travel options are available depending on need

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site (https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program) .

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plans.

+ Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.

+ Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

+ Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

+ Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education:

+ Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience:

+ One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

**Additional Preferences**

+ One year of **recent** experience in PCU or Step Down strongly preferred.

+ ACLS required.

+ Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.

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**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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