American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring a NE or compact RN license and competence with arterial lines.
Responsibilities
- Work in a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) in an acute care hospital setting
- Adult patient population with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer, vascular, sepsis, respiratory, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer, and renal failure cases
- Typical nurse-patient ratio is 1:4-5 on both days and nights
- Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin
- RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
- Use of high flow oxygen equipment
- Uses Epic for charting
- Night shifts; 12-hour shifts (1830-0630)
- Weekend requirement is every other weekend
- Minimum of two holiday shifts per contract
- Floating required to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients
- Pass/fail skills exam during orientation is required with a minimum score of 90%
- Orientation includes one day of department-specific training
- Artificial nails are prohibited for patient care providers
- Team includes charge nurse on each shift and support from nurse aides/patient care techs
- Navy blue scrubs are required
- Focus on responsiveness, communication about medications, and patient experience scores
- Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, including primarily Hispanic and Somalian communities
- Only up to 7 days of requested time off are allowed per 13-week contract and must be approved up front
Requirements
- Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Competence with arterial lines required
- Experience with titrating multiple critical care drips
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
- Must not have been employed (full-time, part-time, PRN) with any facility affiliated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
- Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
- Submission requires two references (one supervisor from last 12 months and one supervisor or peer from last 3 years)
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
American Traveler Job ID #P-637356. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
