PCU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position with Telemetry responsibilities and a focus on neuro, trauma, and surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital PCU with telemetry, IMC, and medical patient populations
• Patient mix includes pre and post-op trauma, TBIs, ortho, neuro, vascular, and bariatric cases
• Typical patient ratio is 1:4-5
• Duties include managing wound vacs, respiratory support (chest tubes, BIPAP, HFNC, trachs), skin grafts, surgical drains, ortho traumas, CVAs, TBIs, spinal cord injury, pre/post neurosurgery, PCAs, and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and experience with intracranial bleeds required
• Uses Epic for charting
• Scheduled for 3x12 day shifts, 7:00 to 19:30
• Floating within skillset required when not needed on home unit
• Responsibilities include caring for a diverse range of complex patients with both medical and surgical needs
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• Scrubs or professional attire required per hospital policy
• No block scheduling available

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Ability to interpret ABGs and manage complex respiratory equipment
• RWJBH staff must be gone from the health system at least 1 year before returning 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