Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Travel reimbursements

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Free CEUs

Per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Cardiac/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Michigan. Requires MI RN license and 1+ year of PCU or stepdown experience.

The assignment features a 36-bed unit with telemetry monitoring, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), and every other weekend. Travel rate includes housing allowance, licensure reimbursement, and non-taxed per diem. Must reside 60 miles or more from the facility and cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Active MI RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 1 year PCU/stepdown experience.
• Experience with cardiac populations, chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac drips.
• PCU/stepdown and low-level ICU skills preferred.
• Associate degree in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac Stepdown/PCU unit within a 225-bed specialty care hospital with Trauma Level 2 designation.
• 36-bed unit caring for cardiac and stepdown-level patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 for cardiac patients and 1:3-4 for PCU/stepdown patients.
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, VATS, stroke/TIA, pre and post open heart surgery, pacemakers, heart blocks, vascular issues, and CHF.
• Uses Cerner EHR
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Call required only during low census periods
• Floating required
• Provide care to cardiac and stepdown-level patients including chest tube management and cardiac drip administration
• Work within a collaborative team environment where teamwork is essential
• Scrub color requirement: blue or navy, with blue jeans not permitted
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Chest tubes

Cardiac drips

Telemetry

PCU/Stepdown

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Cardiac/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring MI RN licensure and 1+ year of PCU or stepdown experience.

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience required
• Experience with cardiac patient populations, chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac drips required
• PCU/stepdown and low-level ICU skills preferred
• Associate degree in nursing required

Responsibilities

• Cardiac Stepdown/PCU unit within a 225-bed specialty care hospital with Trauma Level 2 designation
• 36-bed unit caring for cardiac and stepdown-level patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 for cardiac patients and 1:3-4 for PCU/stepdown patients
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, VATS, stroke/TIA, pre and post open heart surgery, pacemakers, heart blocks, vascular issues, and CHF
• Uses Cerner EHR
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Call required only during low census periods
• Floating required
• Provide care to cardiac and stepdown-level patients including chest tube management and cardiac drip administration
• Work within a collaborative team environment where teamwork is essential
• Scrub color requirement: blue or navy, with blue jeans not permitted
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on 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