Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Neuro PCU RN for a night shift assignment in TX. The role requires an active TX or compact RN license with at least 2 years of PCU experience and prior travel nursing. Certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, with Epic charting experience preferred.

The position involves 1:4 (1:5 possible) patient care in Neuro PCU/telemetry settings on a night schedule, plus holiday coverage and potential for travel reimbursement and housing support.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in TX or compact required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Epic charting system experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to Neuro PCU patients.
• Maintain 1:4 (occasionally 1:5) nurse-to-patient ratio at night.
• Night shift 3x12 or 4x12 hours, 18:45–07:15.

Skills

TX RN license

2+ years PCU experience

Travel nursing

CV/Neuro care

BLS/ACLS/NIHSS

IV therapy and lines

BiPAP/CPAP care

Telemetry monitoring

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro PCU RN with a TX or compact license and at least 2 years of PCU experience for a night shift assignment.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CPI certification preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and HFNC
• Experience managing neurological conditions such as CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, and TBI
• Experience with cardiac drip management and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and wound care/wound vac management

Responsibilities

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting specializing in Neuro PCU patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4, occasionally 1:5, at night
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• Required to float divisionally, cover overflow, and take ED holds
• Must work 2-3 holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
• Provide direct patient care to neuro and cardiac telemetry patients in a stepdown/PCU environment
• Monitor for dysrhythmias and respond using rapid response/code teams as needed
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with no exceptions for positive results
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met
• RTO must be submitted at time of application or prior to accepting an offer

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