Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit in Colorado Springs. This role requires an active CO or Compact RN license and 2+ years of stepdown/IMC experience with BLS/ACLS certification.

The RN will work 12-hour day shifts in a 36-bed unit, performing titration of multiple drips, direct patient care, and documentation in EPIC EMR. GE telemetry monitoring is used on the unit.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Active CO or Compact RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown/IMC experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 36-bed cardiac/respiratory IMC unit.
• Titrate drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications.
• Use EPIC EMR for documentation; monitor with GE Tele monitor.
• Self-scheduling and weekend coverage obligations.

Skills

BLS/ACLS certification

EPIC EMR proficiency

Telemonitor proficiency

Patient care experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

GE Telemonitor

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a CO or Compact RN license and 2+ years of stepdown/IMC experience.

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Experience managing non-invasive respiratory support such as BiPAP and heated high flow
• Experience managing titratable drips per IMC unit policy
• Chest tube management experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown/IMC) in a 36-bed cardiac and respiratory recovery unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4
• Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery
• 12-hour day shift schedule
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Required to self-schedule a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Tele monitor system is GE; rhythm strips are read by monitor techs and verified by RN, documented on paper (not interfaced with EPIC)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications
• Nurse aides present on the unit at a 1:12 ratio
• Charge RN does not carry a patient assignment
• First to float, with potential to float within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) if needed
• Call or standby requirements determined by the Nurse Manager
• Provide direct patient care for cardiac, respiratory, and post-procedure recovery patients in a stepdown/IMC setting
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Week of orientation requires in-state presence even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Holiday coverage required

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-773534

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