Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PCU RN for a Progressive Care Unit position in New Mexico, requiring at least 2 years of telemetry/PCU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in a hospital setting
• 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours per week)
• Telemetry and progressive care patient population in an 18+ bed unit
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a Compact State
• Minimum ADN or ASN degree required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current experience in an 18+ bed telemetry/progressive care unit required
• At least one completed 13-week travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass an on-site Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test prior to starting the assignment; one retest is permitted if the first attempt is failed, but a second failure will result in contract cancellation
• BCA testing is completed on the first day of orientation
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff of this health system must wait one year before being considered as a traveler
• Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care; administering medications and treatments; coordinating care with patients, families, and the healthcare team; and providing clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel