Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Melbourne, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring a FL or compact RN license and prior Epic and progressive care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting at a hospital
• Patient ratio is 1:5 in the PCU
• Cares for telemetry step-down patients
• Uses Epic EMR system, Epic experience required
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Weekend shifts required, typically every other weekend or 6 shifts per 6-week period as determined by unit needs
• No on-call required
• Floating required to other units or locations within the health system with a home base assigned
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Provide care for progressive care and telemetry patients in a dynamic hospital environment
• Free parking provided with decal obtained during orientation
• Scrubs of any single solid color required with matching tops and bottoms; no logos or prints permitted
• Required to complete orientation and annual modules through the facility's LMS
• Travel pairs may be accepted if approved but cannot be guaranteed the same schedule
• Must be available for lab work within 72 hours of signing
• All requests for time off must be submitted prior to interview; schedule will be based on approved requests
• Candidates with educational backgrounds from certain institutions may not be eligible

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year recent experience as an RN in a progressive care or telemetry unit
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director within the past year required
• Flu vaccine required between 10/31–3/31 (medical or religious exemptions considered)
• Not accepting first-time travelers for this position
• Must not have been employed within the health system in the past year

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