Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring acute neuro experience and proficiency with specialized drips.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed acuity PCU unit that includes medical, oncology, and stroke patients
• Mixed patient population with both medical surgical and progressive levels of care, including cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5-6 for med-surg and 1:3-4 for PCU patients
• Responsibilities include management of Cardizem, Amiodarone, insulin, and Lasix drips, as well as post-heart cath and post-pacemaker patients
• Use of BiPap and care of unstable stroke patients is required
• Day shift, three 12-hour shifts per week (6:00–18:30)
• Cerner is the charting system used and experience is required
• All travelers will float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Responsibilities include management of cardiac, neuro, and oncologic patient care at progressive and med-surg levels
• Must be able to work two out of three major holidays during the contract
• Scrub uniform is a red top with black bottoms
• Free parking is available on site
• Up to 5 days of requested time off can be auto-approved
• All candidates must be willing to float as assigned

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required and must be in hand before start
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
• Solid neuro experience in an acute care setting is required
• Experience managing drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and insulin
• Graduation from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE is required
• Cerner charting experience required
• First time travelers are accepted
• Former permanent or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler

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