PCU RN
Salem, OR
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring strong telemetry or IMC background and current ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• 13-week assignment in the PCU/Telemetry unit of a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level II Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 0700-1930
• Patient ratio of 1:4-6 for RNs, with CNA ratios of 1:6-13 on days and 1:10-13 on nights
• Every other weekend required, excluding every other weekend
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including to West Valley Hospital
• Uses Epic for computerized documentation
• Supports adult inpatient units including ED, ICU, inpatient rehab, vascular access, and adult care units as part of float pool responsibilities

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license (active or pending) required
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in PCU/IMC or MS/Tele setting required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience managing cardiac drips (nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone) required
• Skilled in non-invasive airway management, O2 protocol, peripheral line care, and isolation precautions/PPE required
• Rapid response team activation experience required
• Epic charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Floating to West Valley Hospital, located about 15 minutes from the primary facility, is a standard expectation
• Local candidates accepted
• Requests for time off exceeding 10 days require advance approval
• Former employees of this health system are not eligible for assignment until six months after their termination date
• Block scheduling is not accommodated