Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position specializing in neuroscience and surgical patients, requiring recent Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience and advanced critical care skills including ventriculostomies and arterial lines.

Details

• 10-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes medical neuroscience (neuromuscular disorders, meningitis, TBI, spinal cord injury), primary stroke, and surgical cases (brain and spine tumor resections, spinal surgery, head and neck cancer)
• Specialized procedures include arterial lines, ventriculostomies, subdural drains, lumbar drains, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) trials
• Additional clinical experience includes hemodynamic monitoring, invasive BP monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP, trach/CPAP patients on the ventilator, low-dose pressors, vasoactive medications, inotropes, Mannitol and 3% saline administration, tracheostomy care, complex wound management, and lines/tubes/drains for post-surgical patients
• Day/Night rotation, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active NH or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience at a Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma facility required
• Proficiency with ventriculostomies, subdural drains, and lumbar drains required
• Experience with arterial lines and invasive hemodynamic monitoring required
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management required
• Experience with vasoactive medications, low-dose pressors, and inotropes required
• 2 professional references from managers required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates will not be considered
• License must remain active for the full duration of the assignment