Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance Day 1 (Medical, Dental, and

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Kentucky. The RN must hold an active KY or compact license, and have 2 years of acute PCU experience, with Epic EMR proficiency and NIHSS/BLS/ACLS certifications.

The role involves 42-bed TCU care with telemetry, 4:1 or 3:1 patient ratios, neuro-focused duties, and periodic night shifts from 6:45pm to 7:15am across 3 shifts weekly, with weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in neuro care required

Responsibilities

• 42-bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) setting
• Patient ratios of 4:1 or 3:1
• Patient population includes stroke, transplant, and Parkinson's disease cases
• RN must read telemetry and titrate medications
• Equipment used includes dynamap and bladder scanner
• Common medications include insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, heparin, and nitro, with frequent time-critical administration
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift schedule from 6:45pm-7:15am
• 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Every other weekend required per unit need
• Responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating patient plans of care
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and coordinates patient/family education
• Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff and may mentor or precept
• Participates in quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Supportive culture with flexible scheduling
• No holiday RTO will be considered

Skills

Telemetry reading

Neuro care

Medication administration

Care coordination

Education

Nursing Diploma/ASN

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of acute PCU experience, Epic proficiency, and KY or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in neuro care required

Responsibilities

• 42-bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) setting
• Patient ratios of 4:1 or 3:1
• Patient population includes stroke, transplant, and Parkinson's disease cases
• RN must read telemetry and titrate medications
• Equipment used includes dynamap and bladder scanner
• Common medications include insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, heparin, and nitro, with frequent time-critical administration
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift schedule from 6:45pm-7:15am
• 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Every other weekend required per unit need
• Responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating patient plans of care
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and coordinates patient/family education
• Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff and may mentor or precept
• Participates in quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Supportive culture with flexible scheduling
• No holiday RTO will 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

Job ID: P-780859

Open Positions: 4