Progressive Care Unit RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night position providing care for mixed acuity patients with telemetry and titratable cardiac drips, requiring a GA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with assignments that may include all PCU, all Med-Surg/Telemetry, or a mix based on patient acuity and staffing
• Patient population includes adolescents through geriatric adults with neuro (small population), respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical needs
• Care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and titration of cardiac drips
• Staffing ratio is 1:4-5 with a noted high patient load
• Uses Epic EMR, Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools
• Night shift position (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30)
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice
• No on-call requirements
• Required to work every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Daily responsibilities include caring for patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions, managing telemetry, and titrating cardiac drips as needed
• Holiday coverage required; expected to work any major holidays that fall within assignment per specific policy
• Scrub color requirement is navy blue
• No block scheduling available
• Time off requests are limited to 7 days and cannot be taken during the first week of the assignment, with additional restrictions for holidays
• Modules and orientation are completed during non-billable hours, with content varying by specialty
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
• Local candidates are eligible at the same rate
• Travel pairs are not permitted to work the same shift on the same unit
• Candidates must be able to complete core compliance and schedule labs within 48 hours of signing the contract to start on time

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license in hand at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year recent PCU or Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and administering/titrating cardiac drips required
• Prior experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must provide two supervisory references for consideration (manager level or above)
• Permanent staff must be separated from all facilities in the system for at least one full year to be eligible as a traveler

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