Progressive Care Unit RN - Cardiac Telemetry
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse with 2 years of telemetry or step-down experience for a PCU night shift role requiring a MO or compact RN license and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a short-term acute care, teaching, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Typical patient ratios are 1:3-5
• Primary patient population includes cardiac cases such as CHF, arrhythmias, ACS, heart valve disease, CAD, hypertensive crisis, pacemaker/AICD malfunction, acute renal failure, LVADs, and post-cardiac surgery patients
• Unit handles procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker placements, echocardiograms, stress tests, ablations, carotid Dopplers, pulmonary function tests, arterial monitoring, and tracheostomy management
• Special equipment used includes LVADs and cardiac telemetry monitoring
• EPIC EMR is used; familiarity is required for certain assignments
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required within service line if needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Responsibilities include advanced cardiac monitoring, titration of cardiac drips, and care for high-acuity cardiac and step-down patients
• Unit is transitioning from High Risk Cardiology to PCU; candidates should be comfortable with varying patient acuity during the transition
• Navy scrubs required
• Night shift parking is free in employee lot; day/night rotations require a monthly parking pass
• No more than 40 hours (5 days) of requested time off will be approved during the contract, and no RTO allowed during the first week of orientation
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers are permitted an 18-month period before a mandatory 3-month break

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in telemetry or step-down settings
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam demonstrating interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Proficiency in care of cardiac drips, LVADs, and telemetry required
• EPIC charting experience required for some assignments
• Applicant's home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility; locals not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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