Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a PCU RN with Alaska licensure, trauma level II experience, and alternating day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• Work alternating 12-hour day and night shifts with block scheduling
• Staffing ratio is 1:3 for days, nights, and weekends
• Patient diagnoses include CKD, ESRD, DMII, CHF, COPD, GI bleeds, and post-op cases
• Special procedures include long-term ventilator care and tracheostomies
• Float to ICU for PCU assignments may be required
• Medication system is Pyxis
• Charting system is Cerner, Epic experience preferred
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Main duties include care of adults and geriatrics with chronic and post-op conditions, ventilator management, and tracheostomy care
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Modules average 4–5 hours and are completed onsite during orientation and annually
• Must have been gone for at least 2 years before returning as a traveler if previously employed at this facility
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage expected
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required prior to start; Compact licenses accepted at submission
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required, but less may be considered based on overall experience
• Trauma level II experience required
• Adult and geriatric patient care experience required
• Experience with long-term ventilators and tracheostomies required
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Locals are not accepted
• COVID vaccination required for consideration

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