PCU/MedSurg Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with strong MedSurg and PCU skills and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed acuity PCU/MedSurg unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• Care for patients with cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, and oncology diagnoses
• Patient ratios are 1:5
• Special procedures include cardiac surgery (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS), transcatheter interventions, and flex between MedSurg, Progressive, and ICU levels
• Special equipment includes telemetry, overhead lifts, arterial lines, central lines, and ventilators
• Night shifts: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating within scope to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Charting uses Cerner EMR
• Responsible for managing complex cardiac, thoracic, oncology, and endocrine patient populations including progressive care and MedSurg cases
• May care for patients post cardiac surgery and participate in the management of various specialized cardiac procedures
• Training provided on departmental protocols and equipment
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scrub attire required: black bottoms and red tops
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Perm or PRN employees must be away from the facility for 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Free parking is available on site
• Block scheduling may be discussed

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required; pending license accepted but must be in hand before start
• Minimum 18 months of recent PCU or MedSurg RN experience required
• Current ACLS and BCLS (AHA or RQI) certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial lines, blood administration, and central/PICC line care
• Experience with titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred but not required
• Not accepting local candidates for this position

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