Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit on a stroke-focused floor in Lincoln, NE. The role requires stroke care competency and NIHSS certification with 12-hour night shifts and weekend rotation.

Active NE or Compact licensure, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience are required. Driver's license and teamwork orientation are essential for submission.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NE or Compact/NLC at submission.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Stroke patient care competency required.
• Must be teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Care on a 24-bed PCU/stepdown stroke floor in acute care.
• Patient ratios 1:4-5 with virtual nursing support.
• Titrate drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, Dobutamine).
• Telemetry with monitor tech support and strip reading responsibilities.
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling; every 3rd weekend; call/standby with 1-hour arrival.

Skills

RN licence

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Stroke care

Teamwork

Driver's license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring stroke care competency and NIHSS certification on a stepdown stroke floor.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Competency in stroke patient care required
• Must be teamwork oriented
• Driver's license required for submission

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a 24-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown unit
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 with virtual nursing support on day and night shifts
• Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, PE, and AKI
• Designated stroke floor requiring competency in stroke patient care
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine
• Telemetry unit with monitor tech support and RNs responsible for reading strips
• Unit has dedicated Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support
• Nurse aide support available at 1:8 ratio when fully staffed
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes high flow, BiPap, and O2 titration
• Uses EPIC EMR charting system
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling and one extra shift per 6-week period
• Weekend requirement of every 3rd weekend
• Holiday requirements divided by weekend rotation
• Call/standby requirement with 1-hour arrival time when called in
• First to float among staff
• Provide direct patient care on a stepdown PCU recognized as the designated stroke floor
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided on assigned shift
• Pass/fail open-book exam required during orientation on skills learned, with a 90% passing score required to continue assignment
• Navy scrub tops and bottoms required per dress code
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

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-770886

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