Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay

Insurance Day 1

401(k)

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel assignment in Missouri. Requires 2 years of PCU/Telemetry experience and LTAC exposure, with MO or compact RN license and Kansas license due to floating needs.

You will work 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM on a 3x12 schedule with a 1:5 patient ratio, and regular floating across departments. Travel RN status, 75+ miles from facility, and Epic charting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required; with Kansas license also due to floating needs.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for mixed acuity PCU/Telemetry patients, including stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, renal issues, post-surgical patients.
• Maintain 1:5 patient ratio and provide high-quality nursing care.
• Day shift 6:45 AM–7:15 PM; 3x12 hour shifts.
• Regular floating between departments and facilities; no on-call requirement.
• Charge RN duties; holiday shift coverage as needed.
• Utilize Epic charting; daily census ~30 across 30 rooms.

Skills

Telemetry

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Rapid Response

Floating good

Education

RN license (Missouri/compact)

BLS

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of PCU/Telemetry experience and LTAC experience with a MO or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required, with Kansas license also required due to floating needs
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Telemetry experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• LTAC experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, telemetry, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Experience with IV therapy including central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care, and starting IVs
• Experience managing feeding tubes, pre/post hemodialysis, and renal failure patients
• Experience with heparin protocols and managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Experience with CVA and pre/post neurosurgery patients
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year
• Social Security number and finalized RTO/scheduling requests required at time of consideration

Responsibilities

• PCU/Telemetry unit with a mixed acuity patient population including stroke, heart failure, respiratory failure, GIB, renal failure, and post-surgical patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Weekend requirement of 8 shifts within a 6-week schedule, combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Regular floating required between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Holiday shift coverage required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Daily census of 30 with 30 rooms on the unit
• Provide intermediate level nursing care to a wide variety of patients including those with stroke, heart failure, SI, ETOH withdrawal, respiratory failure, pneumonia, GIB, syncope, TIA, falls, and post-surgical needs
• Preferred experience includes ER Holding, Neuro Stepdown, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, TBI, chest tube management, and CPAP/BiPAP
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted
• Returning staff must observe an 18-month tenure policy with a 3-month break in service
• Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment

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-764769

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