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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN with telemetry and neuro experience for night shifts requiring flexibility for weekends and floating.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a teaching hospital
• Patient population includes CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, resections, seizures, TBIs, gunshot and stab wounds, motor vehicle crash injuries, GI surgeries, and complex wounds
• Staffing ratios are typically 1:3-4, rarely reaching 1:5 in emergencies
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Must be able to work at least 50% of contracted weekends, with weekends based on unit needs
• Floating required to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units within the hospital or nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must be flexible to precept or have students shadow as part of teaching facility requirements
• Charge nurse duties may be assigned as needed with training and support
• Call-ins for contracted shifts may require making up time per facility policy
• First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply
• Candidates must work 2 out of the 3 major holidays during the assignment
• Maximum of 5 days requested time off (RTO) can be auto-approved
• Scrubs or uniform requirements to be provided by the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license in hand prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years recent telemetry and neuro nursing experience required
• Proficiency in management of drips
• Certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Graduate from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience with Cerner charting required
• Conscious sedation and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred but not required
• Perm or PRN employees of this health system must be separated for at least 12 months before consideration

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