Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PCU/Stepdown position requiring an active IL RN license, BLS and NIH certifications, and at least one year of recent telemetry or PCU experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within an acute care, teaching hospital setting
• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• Patient population includes cardiac, neuro stepdown, post-cardiac procedures, renal, trauma, orthopedic, and post-surgical cases
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts, with option for 4x12 hour shifts if preferred
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope to similar units as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience preferred
• Provide comprehensive care for a diverse PCU stepdown patient population, including monitoring for and managing a wide variety of acute and complex needs
• Participate in wound care, isolation precautions, and rapid response teams
• Team environment with support from experienced clinical staff in a teaching hospital setting
• RTO restrictions apply; ideally no more than 5 days off requested during contract
• No local radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Any solid color scrubs allowed
• Parking is provided at no cost with a permit obtained during orientation
• Holiday shifts may be required as part of the regular schedule
• Must be comfortable with standard professional requirements for documentation and clinical skills

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 1 year experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, IMC, or equivalent stepdown settings
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Demonstrated skills in dysrhythmia interpretation/management, cardiac monitoring, rapid response, and management of various cardiac and neuro conditions
• Experience with cardiovascular procedures (post-cardiac angiogram/MI, post-cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, TR Band)
• Proficiency in gastrointestinal, genitourinary, renal, IV therapy, phlebotomy, medication management, and respiratory skills relevant to PCU
• Hospital Level I trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• First time travelers are not accepted

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