Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Housing Allowance

Travel/Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem & Subsidy

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit in Colorado Springs. Requires CO or compact RN license and cardiac telemetry experience, with strong skills in titratable drips and chest tube management.

12-hour day shifts and travel-friendly policies are in place. The role emphasizes ACLS/BLS certification, EPIC EMR usage, and the ability to float within assigned zones.

Qualifications

• Active CO or Compact RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience managing titratable drips in IMC/stepdown.
• Experience with non-invasive respiratory support equipment (BPAP, high flow).
• Chest tube management experience.
• Driver's license copy required and references as specified.

Responsibilities

• Care for cardiac, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure patients in a 36-bed Progressive Care Unit.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4.
• Manage titratable drips including cardiac and antihypertensive medications.
• Provide non-invasive respiratory support (BPAP, heated high-flow).
• Perform chest tube management and document care in the EMR.
• Monitor patient status using GE telemonitoring and EPIC EMR.

Skills

Cardiac telemetry experience

2+ years RN experience

BLS/ACLS certified

Titratable drips management

Non-invasive respiratory support

Chest tube management

In-state licensure requirement

Education

Current RN license (CO or compact)

Tools

EPIC EMR

GE Telemetry system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit position requiring a CO or compact RN license and cardiac telemetry experience.

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Experience managing titratable drips in an IMC/stepdown setting required
• Experience with non-invasive respiratory support equipment (BPAP, high flow) required
• Chest tube management experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) with 36 beds
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4
• Cares for cardiac, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery patients
• Manages titratable drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, sedation and analgesia
• Provides non-invasive respiratory support including BPAP and heated high flow
• Performs chest tube management
• Tele monitor system is GE; rhythm strips are read by monitor techs and verified by RN, documented on paper (not interfaced with EPIC)
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Nurse aides on unit at 1:12 ratio
• Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• 12-hour day shifts
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• Floating required, with travelers prioritized first; may float within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM)
• Navy blue scrub color/dress code
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Unit/department-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
• First-time travelers may be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-783183

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