Travel PCU/Stepdown RN
South Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a Stepdown/PCU position requiring travel and ICU experience, along with active WV or compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital PCU/Stepdown unit with 11 beds, expanding to 12
• Patient population includes post-op vascular, hemodynamically stable cardiac dysrhythmias, CVA, sepsis, renal cases, stable acute MI, unstable angina, and post-cardiac cath patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Uses EPIC for charting; experience preferred
• Night shift 1845-0715, with rotating weekends and holidays
• Floating required to Med-Surg Telemetry, ICU, and Emergency Department as needed
• Monitor Tech available 24/7; RNs read telemetry strips
• Common titratable drips include insulin, Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone, and low dose dopamine
• Uses CPAP, BiPAP, high flow O2, mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy, and IV pumps
• RNs assist with general care and unit clerk duties along with PCT support
• Charge nurse in PCU and ICU available as resources; house supervisor available 24/7
• Orientation includes hospital, nursing, and computer training plus two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Scrub color for RNs is solid navy; solid colored, closed-toed shoes required; no patterns or embroidery
• Must participate in rotational holiday coverage
• No local travelers permitted per facility radius rule
• Travelers must not have worked at any WVU Medicine location in the last 2 years
• Maximum 1 year cumulative travel assignment at WVU before a 2-year break is required
• First day includes abbreviated skills checklist to be completed within 90 days

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS (AHA) certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years critical care experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• ICU skill set with experience in Bipap, Cpap, mechanical ventilation, telemetry, critical drips, and post-cardiac cath care required
• Experience with CRRT and IABP preferred
• Arterial line, post Fem Pop, post Endarterectomy, ECAR, and TVAR experience preferred
• Must be able to titrate drips
• Must pass EKG testing if assigned to relevant hospital location

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