Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a 36-bed Progressive Care Unit in a Level 2 trauma center. MO or Compact RN licensure and NIH Stroke Certification are required, with BLS/ACLS current.

A minimum of 1 year PCU experience and strong assessment/critical thinking skills are essential. Responsibilities include night shift 7P-7A for 13 weeks, with rotating weekends/holidays, floating to Telemetry as needed, and providing direct bedside care under Meditech documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license MO or Compact required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Minimum 1 year PCU or related specialty experience
• Strong advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Experience managing vasoactive drips
• Familiarity with central line, PICC line, and chest tube placement preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required for Missouri assignments

Responsibilities

• 36-bed Progressive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma center hospital with Stroke and STEMI Accreditation
• Patient ratios of 1:3 (AM) to 1:4-5 (PM), supported by patient care techs when stretched
• Predominantly total RN-based care with unit secretaries available 7am-7pm for support
• Utilizes BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• 13-week assignment on 7P-7A night shift
• Rotating weekend and holiday schedule with every 3rd weekend rotation
• Floating required to the Telemetry Unit as needed, with priority given to bonus shift staff
• Provide direct bedside nursing care including hourly rounding and bedside shift report
• Participate in daily leadership rounding as part of unit patient experience standards

Skills

Critical thinking

Vasoactive drip management

Clinical assessment

Tools

Meditech

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring MO or compact RN licensure and NIH Stroke Certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification required for this unit
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or related specialty experience required
• Strong advanced assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Experience managing vasoactive drips required
• Familiarity with central line, PICC line, and chest tube placement procedures preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required for Missouri assignments

Responsibilities

• 36-bed Progressive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma center hospital with Stroke and STEMI Accreditation
• Patient ratios of 1:3 (AM) to 1:4-5 (PM), supported by patient care techs when stretched
• Predominantly total RN-based care with unit secretaries available 7am-7pm for support
• Utilizes BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• 13-week assignment on 7P-7A night shift
• Rotating weekend and holiday schedule with every 3rd weekend rotation
• Floating required to the Telemetry Unit as needed, with priority given to bonus shift staff
• Provide direct bedside nursing care including hourly rounding and bedside shift report
• Participate in daily leadership rounding as part of unit patient experience standards
• Required dress code: charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms, with black or charcoal grey jackets
• Positive, team-oriented attitude strongly valued on this unit
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• 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