PCU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PCU RN with a MO or compact license, 2 years of telemetry or step-down experience, and required BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a short term acute care teaching hospital
• Patient ratios range from 1:3 to 1:5
• Frequent patient diagnoses include CHF, arrhythmias, ACS, heart valve disease, CAD, hypertensive crisis, and acute renal failure
• Care for LVAD, heart transplant, and CT surgery patients
• Perform specialized procedures such as cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/AICD placement, echocardiogram, stress tests, cardioversion, and arterial pressure monitoring
• Required to care for lower acuity patients during unit transition to PCU
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30) with every other weekend required
• Float within service line before floating house-wide as needed
• No on-call requirement
• EMR is Epic; Epic experience required
• Provide comprehensive cardiac care including management of LVADs and advanced cardiac therapies
• May care for patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries, heart transplants, and complex cardiac procedures
• Scrub color is navy
• Night shift employees may park in employee lot at no charge; other shifts require parking pass for additional fee
• Must submit RTO requests in advance and may not exceed a total of 40 hours (5 days) during contract
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Testing and modules are part of orientation with up to 16 hours paid for completion

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years recent step-down or telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Comfort and proficiency with EKG interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start
• Experience with cardiac drips and caring for cardiac patients
• Epic charting experience required for specific units
• First time travelers accepted
• Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Pending license accepted 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