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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU position on a mixed acuity unit caring for medical, oncology, and stroke patients with required drip experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed acuity Progressive Care (PCU) and medical-surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Care for patients with oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary needs
• Patient ratios are 1:5-6 for med-surg and 1:3-4 for PCU patients
• Handle drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin and care for post Heart Cath and post pacemaker patients
• Expect to see unstable strokes and patients on BiPap
• Night shifts, with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour schedules
• Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital is required
• Charting is done in Cerner EMR with prior Cerner experience required
• Scrub color is red tops with black bottoms
• Provide care for a dynamic patient population with both medical-surgical and progressive care needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All travelers may be required to float within the facility or to affiliate hospitals
• Perm or PRN employees of IU must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Auto-approve up to 5 days of requested time off
• Free parking is available on site

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license, or IN temp license in hand prior to start
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• 18 months to 2 years of prior RN experience required
• Solid neuro experience required
• Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin drips, and post-cardiac procedures is required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited university
• Cerner charting experience required
• Local candidates are not accepted except for specific departments

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