PCU RN
Corbin, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Progressive Care Unit RN with a KY or compact license to provide telemetry monitoring and cardiac care for patients ages 16 and up.

Details

• 20-bed inpatient Progressive Care Unit with continuous central telemetry monitoring
• Cares for patients ages 16 and up with moderate to potentially severe physiological instability
• Manages cardiac medication infusions and sheath management
• Supports patients pre/post cardiac catheterization or interventional cardiac procedures
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of start
• NIHSS certification and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required within 6 months of start
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior experience required
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and use of medical equipment
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and case management coordination
• Deliver individualized, patient and family-centered education and care planning
• Set priorities and delegate tasks appropriately among team members while overseeing delegated care
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits
• Promote a positive, healing-focused team environment
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate