PCU/MedSurg Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring IN or compact licensure, with strong PCU and MedSurg skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with flex MedSurg and step-down patient populations
• Unit cares for CV surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, and oncology patients
• Patient assignment ratios are 1:5
• Required to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Must be comfortable with both PCU and MedSurg patient acuity and duties
• Day shift (4x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or three 12-hour shifts per week available
• Every other weekend shift is required
• Cerner EMR system is used and prior experience is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Provide nursing care to a mixed acuity cardiac and medical-surgical patient population
• All patient rooms are private and equipped with overhead lifts and telemetry
• Black bottoms and red tops are the required scrub colors
• Free parking is available onsite
• Must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs
• First time travelers are accepted
• Candidates must work two out of three major holidays; five days or fewer of requested time off (RTO) can be auto-approved
• Returning former employees must have a 12-month break in service as perm or PRN staff before being considered
• Must not be a local candidate as defined by the facility's role eligibility rules

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required (pending accepted with license in hand before start)
• Minimum 18 months of recent PCU or MedSurg nursing experience required
• Current certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BCLS), both AHA or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred but not required
• Degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• Experience required with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery patients, transcatheter aortic procedures (TAVI/TAVR), arterial line management, blood product administration, central/PICC line care, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Additional preferred experience: intra-aortic balloon pump, cardiac cath/intervention, sheath removal, ventricular assist devices, and ventilator management
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Locals not accepted for this role

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