Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a dynamic Progressive Care Unit requiring solid neuro experience and proficiency with PCU-level drips and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed acuity PCU within a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient population includes medical, oncology, stroke, cardiac, GI, pulmonary, and PCU-level care
• Assignments may include unstable stroke patients, use of BiPap, and post-procedure cardiac care
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5-6 for medical-surgical, 1:3-4 for PCU
• Required to manage Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin drips
• Night shifts available with options of 3x12 or 4x12-hour schedules (18:00-6:30)
• Floating may be required within the facility or to affiliate hospitals
• Uses Cerner EMR and experience is required
• Responsibilities include care of medical, oncology, stroke, cardiac, and PCU patients, including administration of complex drips and post-procedure monitoring
• May be required to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Auto-approval for up to 5 days of requested time off
• Red top and black bottoms are required for scrubs
• Free parking available for staff

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required before start; pending licenses accepted if in hand before start
• AHA or RQI BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required and must be current
• 18 months to 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Solid neuro and PCU/telemetry experience required
• Must be a graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited university
• Must be able to manage PCU-level drips and perform post-heart cath and post-pacemaker care
• Local candidates not accepted for this position
• Prior perm or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before applying

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