Travel RN: Stepdown/PCU (12h Nights) with Housing

American Traveler, LLC.

Council Bluffs (IA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 58,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Generous Housing Allowance

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit in Council Bluffs, IA. An IA or Compact RN license and prior stepdown experience are required, along with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

The role involves a 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, titrating drips, telemetry, and Epic EMR usage. The 13-week travel assignment includes rotating 12-hour night shifts (0630-1900, 1830-0700) and weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

IA or Compact RN license required.
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
Stepdown/PCU experience required.
Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam with a minimum score of 90%.
Driver's license required.
Artificial nails prohibited for all patient care staff.

Responsibilities

Acute care Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit in a Level 3 trauma facility.
22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Common diagnoses include heart failure, AFib, respiratory distress, and stroke.
RNs required to titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro.
Charge nurse on each shift who also carries a full patient assignment.
Patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio.
RNs must troubleshoot CPAP equipment.
RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips.
12-hour night shifts, cyclic scheduling (0630-1900 and 1830-0700).
Every-other-weekend requirement.
Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday.
Float to ICU required if appropriate experience is held.
Uses Epic EMR.
13-week assignment.
Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced unit with frequent admissions and discharges.
Candidates with a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a patient-focused approach succeed in this environment.
One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided.
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.
Candidates may not have been directly employed with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year.
RTO must be submitted upfront; first-time travelers may be considered.