Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is hiring an experienced RN for a Float Pool PCU position requiring PCU/Tele experience and WA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities include floating to PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding units; most shifts in the ED Holding area; 12-hour nights; every other weekend; no on-call. The patient population includes neuro, trauma, medical, surgical cases, with post-CABG/TAVR care.

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Strong PCU/Tele experience and float pool experience.
• Experience with 24-hour post-CABG/TAVR patients.
• EPIC EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding units within scope of practice.
• May float to a second hospital location approximately 2.5 miles away.
• Most shifts spent in the ED Holding area.
• Patient population includes neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical cases such as respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, ortho, and strokes.
• Cardiac stepdown and cardiac short stay patients including post-CABG/TAVR, STEMIs, fem-pops, pacemakers, ablations, and post-cath care.
• Patient ratios are 1:4 on PCU and 1:5-6 on MedSurg.
• 12-hour night shifts, 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends.
• No on-call requirements.
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation and 1 day of unit orientation on the PCU unit.
• Traveler telemetry competency is required.
• Responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside report.
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines.
• Pain medication documentation required before and after administration (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral).
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color.
• Free parking available in a garage.
• First-time travelers considered if they have strong PCU/Tele and float pool experience.
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved.

Skills

PCU/Tele experience

IV medication titration

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

BiPAP management

Ostomy care

General drains

Tracheostomy care

Chest tubes

Lumbar drains

EPIC EMR experience

TR Bands experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Float Pool PCU position requiring PCU/Tele experience and WA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Strong PCU/Tele experience along with previous float pool experience required
• Experience with 24-hour post-CABG/TAVR patients required
• Skills required include IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• TR Bands experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding units within scope of practice
• May also float to a second hospital location approximately 2.5 miles away
• Most shifts are expected to be spent in the ED Holding area
• Patient population includes neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical cases such as respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, ortho, and strokes
• Cardiac stepdown and cardiac short stay patients including post-CABG/TAVR, STEMIs, fem-pops, pacemakers, ablations, and post-cath care
• Patient ratios are 1:4 on PCU and 1:5-6 on MedSurg
• 12-hour night shifts, either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule is built in 3-week increments with no self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule
• Support team includes CNAs, a charge RN without a patient assignment, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 on-call cardiac and specialty physicians
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation and 1 day of unit orientation on the PCU unit
• Traveler telemetry competency is required
• Responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside report
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Pain medication documentation required before and after administration (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color
• Free parking available in a garage
• First-time travelers considered if they have strong PCU/Tele and float pool experience
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs