PCU Registered Nurse
Overland Park, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) telemetry position requiring a KS or compact license, BLS, and at least two years of recent specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 30 beds and an average census of 24-30 patients
• Care for a diverse adult patient population, including renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis, trauma, neuro, ortho, and critical respiratory support cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 for all shifts
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Minimum of 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period
• Frequent floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
• EPIC is used for electronic charting
• CRRT experience preferred but not required
• Responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, and management of acute and chronic conditions common to a PCU setting
• RNs must wear navy blue scrubs
• Additional training modules, including EMR (EPIC), infusion pump, and glucometer, must be completed prior to and during orientation
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off permitted
• Must be able to work scheduled holidays that fall during assignment dates
• Drug screening and lab tests required prior to start; diluted or positive results not cleared by MRO will delay future eligibility
• Modules and orientation training are required prior to independent practice
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel partners accepted for this assignment
• Employment tenure policy requires at least 18 months with a 3-month break in service for rehire consideration

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license in hand prior to consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience with at least 1 year in specialty within the past 12 months and no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Required skills include Rapid Response Team participation, IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, starting IVs, stroke and neuro care, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, ortho trauma, external CPAP/BIPAP, ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, and wound care/Vac use
• Must be willing to float as needed
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility to qualify for traveler status
• Two professional references from the past year required, including one supervisor-level or above

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