Progressive Care Unit RN
Grand Island, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) position requiring a NE or compact RN license and strong telemetry and drip titration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) with an acute care setting
• 33-bed unit serving young adult through geriatric patients with complex medical issues including sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, and DKA
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin
• Use of BiPAP and Airvo respiratory equipment is expected
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips; telemetry monitors are present
• Epic EMR is used in this unit
• 12-hour day shifts (0630-1900) with every other weekend required
• Travelers may be scheduled by unit schedulers and may float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care units as needed
• Responsibilities include managing busy patient flow, frequent admissions and discharges, and performing bedside report and hourly rounding
• Support from charge nurses and CNAs is available, with CNAs assigned at a 1:10 ratio based on unit census
• Holiday coverage is required as needed to meet unit needs
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Unit orientation consists of one week classroom training followed by two 12-hour shifts on the floor
• Pass/fail open book skills exam is required during orientation with a minimum 90% to proceed
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility for eligibility
• RTO (time off) must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• A strong sense of teamwork and a positive, engaged attitude are key for success on this unit

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) are required
• Driver’s license required at the time of consideration to verify compliance with a 50-mile radius rule
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Artificial nails not permitted in patient care departments

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