Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position caring for mixed acuity patients, requiring ACLS and BLS certification with at least 18 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with mixed acuity, ranging from ICU to PCU-level patients
• Largest patient population consists of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases, including CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, and VATS
• Care for flex acuity Med/Surg, progressive, ICU, cardiovascular, and oncology patients
• Day shift from 7:00 to 19:30, four 12-hour shifts per week
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• All travelers will float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Assignment requires management of telemetry and advanced cardiac equipment
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is required or preferred
• Unit has all private rooms with overhead lifts
• Responsible for caring for cardiac, thoracic, endocrine, oncology, and complex medical-surgical patients
• Must manage telemetry, advanced cardiac monitoring, and post-surgical recovery
• All black pants and red tops are required for scrubs
• Free parking is available on site
• Must work two out of three major holidays per assignment
• RTO of up to 5 days may be auto-approved; additional requests require approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this PCU position

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand at the time of consideration
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum of 18 months recent PCU or ICU-level RN experience
• Competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery patients, arterial lines, central lines, PICC management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and blood product administration
• Preferred skills: intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella), pre/post cardiac cath, sheath removal, ventilator management
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• Submission of two supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required at time of consideration
• Previous IU perm or PRN employees must be separated by 12 months before applying

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