PCU/Stepdown RN
DuBois, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU/Stepdown position requiring PA or compact RN license and 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown/IMC/DOU) of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00) or Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:30-19:30) available
• Night shift scheduling is block-style, working all three shifts within the same week
• Required to work every other weekend

Requirements

• Active PA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in starting and maintaining IVs preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with plastics-related care (breast reconstruction, mastectomy, skin grafts, surgical drains) preferred
• Experience caring for CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and TBI patients preferred
• Experience with feeding tube management preferred
• Experience managing vasoactive drips, PCA, and procedural sedation preferred
• Experience with wound care/wound vac preferred
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration preferred
• Experience with ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacement preferred
• Experience with post cardiac angiogram/cath care and TR Band management preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• One supervisory reference from within the past year required for consideration
• Must complete lab work within 72 hours of signing contract

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response/code teams
• Maintain isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• PA fingerprinting and ChildLine clearance must be completed within 48 hours of signing contract, with fingerprinting completed in PA
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous travel experience is not required
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Any previous permanent or per diem employment with Penn Highlands Healthcare must be disclosed, and must have been away for at least 18 months before returning as a traveler