Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit in Texas. The role requires at least 2 years of RN experience, an active TX or compact license, and current BLS and ACLS.

TNCC/TCAR certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting. You will care for MS/Tele/PCU and critical care patients on 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM shifts, with Cerner charting; travel nursing background preferred; housing allowances and other travel benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC/TCAR certification required within 30 days of starting
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with central line, arterial line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and thrombolytic agents
• Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP, and airway management
• Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Experience with pacemakers, TAVR, and sheath removal/TR Band care preferred
• Neurological skills such as craniotomy, EVD, and post-TPA care preferred

Responsibilities

• Support a newly opened PCU that anticipates ICU-level patients
• Care for MS/Tele, PCU, and/or critical care patients, with floating to these areas during low census
• MS/Tele patient ratio 6:1; Critical Care ratio 2:1
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Provide direct patient care across MS/Tele, PCU, and critical care areas as needed based on census
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be submitted for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Skills

RN licensure

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia management

Central/arterial line care

Ventilator care

Rapid Response/Code teams

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of experience and TX or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC/TCAR certification required within 30 days of starting
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with central line, arterial line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and thrombolytic agents
• Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP, and airway management
• Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Experience with pacemakers, TAVR, and sheath removal/TR Band care preferred
• Neurological skills such as craniotomy, EVD, and post-TPA care preferred

Responsibilities

• Support a newly opened PCU that anticipates ICU-level patients
• Care for MS/Tele, PCU, and/or critical care patients, with floating to these areas during low census
• MS/Tele patient ratio 6:1; Critical Care ratio 2:1
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Provide direct patient care across MS/Tele, PCU, and critical care areas as needed based on census
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be submitted for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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-752835

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