Progressive Care Unit RN (Telemetry)
Santa Fe, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring NIHSS certification, a NM or compact RN license, and hospital telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a patient census exceeding eighteen beds
• Primarily day shifts with occasional nights; shifts are 12 hours, and day/night rotations are not scheduled back-to-back
• Weekend work as needed
• On-call required for 12 hours every four weeks
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:7
• Patient population includes medically complex individuals in a long-term stay setting and Med/Surg level patients without direct ICU escalation
• Floating required between departments and to local locations within a 20-mile radius
• Epic EMR used (experience preferred)
• No charge responsibilities or precepting duties
• Provide direct nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs and care provided
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Supervise LPNs and assistive staff as assigned
• Identify and address patient and family discharge needs and education throughout the episode of care
• Recognize, de-escalate, and respond appropriately to deteriorating patient conditions
• Testing for BCA will be completed on orientation day; failure of the BCA test twice results in termination
• Holiday coverage may be required
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license for New Mexico or Compact State, currently in hand
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, American Health and Safety, or Red Cross
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of recent experience in an 18+ bed telemetry or progressive care unit
• Successful completion of at least one previous 13-week travel assignment
• Must pass an onsite Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during orientation; one retest is allowed if failed the first time
• Flexibility to adapt to changing clinical settings and patient needs
• Teamwork skills required for fast-paced environments
• No local candidates allowed; must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Return travelers must wait one year since last permanent employment with the health system for consideration

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