Progressive Care Unit RN
Rochester, NY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a PCU RN with a NY license and at least one year of experience for a night shift assignment in a critical care step-down setting.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an Intermediate Care unit (IMCU), a critical care step-down environment
• Care for adult, acute care patients requiring frequent monitoring and specialized interventions
• Unit receives patients from ED, PACU, ICU, and medical-surgical floors
• Continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring for all patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:7 for MedSurg assignments
• 26-bed unit within a tertiary care hospital
• Night shifts, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00), with every other weekend required
• Floating may be required to similar units
• Uses Epic EMR; experience with Epic is required
• Provide care to high-acuity patients needing airway management, BIPAP, titrated IV infusions, arterial and central line monitoring
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and adapt to diverse patient needs
• Isolation precautions and strict infection control practices are required
• Scrub colors are any combination of navy and white
• Expected to provide holiday coverage as assigned
• Vaccination and health screening compliance may be required prior to assignment

Requirements

• Active NY RN license in hand is required
• Minimum 1 year recent PCU, step-down, or equivalent experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience with arterial lines or vasopressor titration is required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and respond to rapid response/code situations
• Proficient with peripheral IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and oxygen delivery modalities
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius from the facility to qualify
• First time travelers are accepted

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