Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Telemetry) position requiring at least 18 months of PCU experience, with night shift hours and a multi-facility float requirement across the Region 3 network.

Details

• 58-bed community hospital with no trauma designation
• 33-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Telemetry)
• Patient population includes stroke R/O, pneumonia, cellulitis, failure to thrive (FTT), altered mental status (AMS), chest pain R/O, atrial fibrillation, and COPD
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5–1:6
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) per facility needs and within scope of practice — candidates unwilling to float to all listed facilities should not apply
• EMR: Epic
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; telemetry monitors: Philips
• Unit is supported by CNAs, charge nurses (typically without patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist coverage (24/7, in-person and virtual), and central telemetry monitoring

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 18 months of PCU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience required: tracheostomy care, cardiac drip management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the home unit — local candidates are not accepted
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide progressive cardiac and telemetry nursing care to a diverse medical patient population
• Telemetry is monitored both at the nurses' station and in a central monitoring bunker
• Close-knit unit culture with emphasis on teamwork and patient experience
• Orientation includes facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is done in 6-week cycles; RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays — any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking available on-site
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply