Progressive Care Unit RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with night shifts and a focus on advanced cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 56-bed Progressive Care Unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population consists of adults with conditions such as CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, diabetes, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremors
• RN-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for PCU/Tele and 1:5 for Med/Surg on all shifts
• Primary responsibilities include cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, and blood product administration
• EMR is Epic; prior experience is preferred but not required
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating may be required to adult inpatient units such as Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, ICU, and Observation, within the RN's scope of practice
• Orientation includes 2 days of classroom/online education and two 12-hour preceptor shifts
• Team support includes 2 charge nurses per shift, CNAs, resource nurse, 24/7 RT, phlebotomy, and hospitalist coverage
• Centralized tele monitoring is available 24/7 for rhythm and alarm notification support
• Scrub color is navy blue for RNs
• Monthly audits require 90% compliance on pre/post pain scoring
• No on-call scheduling, but low census on-call status may apply
• Up to 7 days of RTO permitted except during the Sturgis Bike Rally in August
• Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Free parking is available for staff
• First-time travelers accepted if they have more than 2 years of experience

Requirements

• Active RN license from South Dakota or a compact state
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum one year of recent PCU experience required; candidates with less experience require manager approval
• At least 2 years of RN experience required for first-time travelers
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Experience in cardiac rhythm interpretation, blood product administration, CIWA protocol, drain/tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management, insulin drips, continuous bladder irrigation, and chest tube maintenance required
• Competency with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasionally esmolol or other antihypertensives
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with LPNs as part of a team nursing model
• RNs must pull from central lines as phlebotomy only handles peripheral draws

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