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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with telemetry and neuro experience, flexibility for weekend shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient population includes CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and resections, seizures, TBIs, trauma cases, GI surgeries, and large wound management
• Staffing ratios are typically 1:3–4, rarely up to 1:5 in emergencies
• Unit uses Cerner EMR and Cerner charting experience is required
• Shift is Days, 3x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:30
• Weekend coverage required for at least 50% of weekends during the contract
• Floating is expected within the hospital and to affiliate hospitals, including different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU)
• Travelers may be assigned precepting duties or have students shadowing them as part of the hospital's teaching program
• Responsibilities may include charge nurse coverage based on operational needs with appropriate training provided
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• RTO policy allows for up to 5 days of requested time off to be auto-approved
• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
• Call-ins may be required to be made up during the contract based on FTE status
• Support and resources are provided when floating or taking precepting responsibilities

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Proficiency in telemetry, neuro nursing care, and management of drips required
• Experience with Cerner EMR required
• Education must be from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• Conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Must be open to floating to various care levels and facilities as needed
• Not accepting local candidates for this position
• Applicants who were permanent or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible

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