Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; 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 a Cardiac PCU/Stepdown RN for a night shift travel assignment in Michigan, requiring MI licensure and PCU/stepdown or cardiac experience. The role features 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and a 13-week duration.

Eligible candidates must have an active MI RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, plus a minimum of 1 year PCU/stepdown experience and 2+ years RN experience. An associate degree in nursing is required and Nursys verification is required at time of

Qualifications

• Active MI RN license required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required).
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience required.
• Minimum 2+ years of overall RN experience required.
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Experience with cardiac patient populations, chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac drips required.
• Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to cardiac and stepdown telemetry patients including chest tube management and cardiac drip administration.
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Patient population includes cardiac and stepdown/PCU level of care with telemetry monitoring.
• Maintain patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced unit.
• Floating and weekend coverage as needed.
• Cerner EHR used for documentation.

Skills

MI RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

PCU/Stepdown experience

Cardiac patient experience

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac PCU/Stepdown RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring MI licensure and PCU/stepdown or cardiac experience.

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience required
• Minimum 2+ years of overall RN experience required
• Associate degree in nursing required
• Experience with cardiac patient populations, chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac drips required
• Experience with PCU/stepdown patient populations and low-level ICU skills preferred
• Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration
• Social security number and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 225-bed specialty care hospital with a Trauma Level 2 designation
• Cardiac IMCU/Medical Surgical Telemetry unit with 36 beds
• Patient population includes cardiac and stepdown/PCU level of care with telemetry monitoring
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, VATS, stroke/TIA, pre and post open heart surgery, pacemakers, heart blocks, vascular issues, and CHF
• Patient ratios are 1:5-6 for cardiac patients and 1:3-4 for PCU/stepdown patients
• Uses telemetry monitoring equipment
• Cerner EHR system used
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Call required only during low census periods
• 13-week assignment
• Provide care to cardiac and stepdown telemetry patients including chest tube management and cardiac drip administration
• Strong teamwork skills required for this fast-paced unit
• Scrub color must be blue or navy with no blue jeans permitted
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at a local rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis

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-757308

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