Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment in Nebraska. The role requires an active NE or Compact RN license and 2+ years of stepdown/telemetry experience.

You will titrate drips, read telemetry, and provide direct patient care in a 40-bed unit with 1:4-5 ratios. Compensation includes housing allowance, travel and licensure reimbursements, and benefits; 12-hour night shifts are required with every other weekend, and candidates must reside within

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Competency with arterial lines.
• Ability to perform overhead and portable patient lifts.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult cardiac med/surg, dialysis, oncology, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure patients.
• Titrat e drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently.
• Use EPIC EMR for charting and orders.
• Float to MedSurg or ICU to manage PCU acuity patients.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry experience

BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications

Arterial line competency

Patient lifts

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a NE or compact license and prior stepdown/telemetry experience.

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Competency in arterial lines required
• Must be able to perform overhead and portable patient lifts
• Driver's license required for submission and used to verify residency
• 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

• Level 2 trauma acute care hospital setting within the Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)
• 40-bed unit with an average daily census of 24
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 both days and nights
• Cares for adult cardiac med/surg, dialysis, oncology, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure patients
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:12 ratio
• High flow respiratory therapy equipment used on the unit
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1830 and 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to MedSurg or ICU to take PCU-acuity patients
• On-call staff must arrive within 30 minutes if called back in
• Provide direct patient care for a diverse stepdown population, including Hispanic and Somali patients
• Use vein finders, bladder scanners, and lift equipment as part of daily care
• Focus on patient experience scores, responsiveness, and communication regarding medications
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Pass/fail open-book skills exam given during orientation, requiring a 90% passing score
• Minimum of 2 holidays falling within the contract period must be covered
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront; no additional RTO approved after submission
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills are key to success on this unit

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-755917

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