Progressive Care RN (Med/Surg & Intermediate Care)
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and South Dakota or Compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based PCU/Medical unit with 36-48 beds and semi-private rooms as needed
• Patient population includes 90% Med/Surg and 10% Intermediate Care with all acuity levels
• Common diagnoses include DKA with insulin drips, pre/post-surgical cases, cellulitis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal/hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injuries, fractures, DVTs, and CVA overflow
• PCU RN ratios: Med/Surg (no telemetry) 1:5-6, Med/Surg Telemetry 1:5, Intermediate Care 1:4
• Perform drip titration for Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed (up to 5 mcg), esmolol and other antihypertensives
• Responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry monitoring
• Shift is 12-hour days, with up to 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation may include up to 4 out of every 6 weekends (Friday-Sunday)
• No mandatory call requirements; occasional on-call if picking up extra shifts
• Uses Epic charting system (Epic experience required for first-time travelers), Omnicell, and Alaris infusion pumps
• Floating required to any adult inpatient unit within scope
• Provide care for a broad range of medical, surgical, and intermediate care patients including long length-of-stay cases
• Manage administration of oral, IV, IM, SQ meds, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feedings, and blood product transfusions
• Perform peripheral IV, midline, PICC and central line maintenance, as well as management of chest tubes and drains
• Support from CNAs (1:8 ratio), on-shift charge nurse, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist; no resource nurse or IV/VAT team
• Two days facility and department orientation including classroom time and two precepted shifts on the unit
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No RTO approved during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally blackout dates (August 1-18th, dates may vary); limited holiday time off approval
• First-time travelers considered with required experience

Requirements

• Active SD or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience in PCU or similar setting
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
• Comfort with Med/Surg assignments, line and tube management, wound care, and telemetry strip interpretation
• Prior Epic charting experience required for first-time travelers
• Must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent staff must be separated for 1 year before returning as a traveler

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