Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Free Parking onsite

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13-week Progressive Care Unit assignment, focusing on telemetry and neuro steps in a Magnet-designated teaching hospital. The role features a 3x12-hour day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) with 1:3-4 RN-to-patient ratios and periodic floating to a nearby affiliated hospital.

The unit provides stroke and cardiac care, NIHSS training, and Epic charting. Local candidates preferred; travel accommodations and housing support offered by American Traveler.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon RN license or pending; emergency license accepted.
• BLS certification required through AHA.
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Tele/PCU.
• PCU and neuro stepdown experience with NIHSS certification preferred.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia management.
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and peripheral line care.
• Experience with cardiac drips such as nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone, and Nicardipine.
• Rapid response team activation experience required.
• Isolation precaution and PPE knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• 13-week assignment in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma teaching hospital.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4.
• Every other weekend required, but not guaranteed.
• May float within scope to meet facility needs, including to a nearby affiliated hospital.
• Uses Epic for charting.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• Care for patients with neurological and cardiac conditions including strokes and arrhythmias.
• Unit is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and Spine Center of Excellence.
• Staff receive NIHSS training, swallow screen, and spine immobilization.
• Works closely with a dedicated Stroke Navigator.
• Floating may be required to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Dysrhythmia management

Non-invasive airway management

Peripheral line care

Rapid response activation

Education

Active Oregon RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry and PCU/neuro stepdown experience along with BLS certification.

Requirements

• Active or pending Oregon RN license accepted; emergency license also accepted
• BLS certification required through AHA
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Tele/PCU
• PCU and neuro stepdown experience with NIHSS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac drips such as nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone, and Nicardipine
• Rapid response team activation experience required
• Isolation precaution and PPE knowledge required

Responsibilities

• 13-week assignment in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma teaching hospital
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Every other weekend required, but not guaranteed
• May float within scope to meet facility needs, including to a nearby affiliated hospital
• Uses Epic for charting
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Care for patients with a wide variety of neurological and cardiac conditions including strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Unit is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and Spine Center of Excellence
• Staff receive training in NIHSS, swallow screen, and spine immobilization
• Works closely with a dedicated Stroke Navigator
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Free parking available onsite
• Floating may be required to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• Requests for time off exceeding 2 weeks require approval
• Former employees of the health system are ineligible for 6 months after termination
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

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-757074

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