Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Oncology/Med-Surg position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring ACLS, BLS, and oncology experience with day shift availability.

Details

• Acute care setting with a mixed PCU, Oncology, and Med-Surg unit (5N)
• Level 1 Trauma facility
• Adult patient population with a focus on oncology and trauma diagnoses
• 28-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (PCU) and 1:5 (Med-Surg) on days, and 1:5–6 on nights
• Common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may titrate insulin and cardizem
• Hemodynamic monitoring equipment in use including CVP, A-line, Swan, and EV-1000; ventilator patients also present
• IV pumps: Alaris
• EMR: Epic (recent Epic experience within 6 months is noted for orientation planning purposes but is not a deal-breaker)
• 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p)
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling unit
• Floating required to same level of care (Med-Surg and PCU units)

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, with both PCU and oncology experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS, and ONS/ONCC; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Chemo certification preferred but not required
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify permanent address)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (permanent address verified via driver's license)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include caring for oncology and trauma PCU patients, performing hourly rounding, and administering and titrating drips as needed
• Competencies in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000, ICP) are expected; training available in real time for these skills
• Unit is supported by nursing assistants, a charge nurse, PT/OT, RN case manager, social work, educator, and a dietician
• Orientation is 2 days (12 hours total); a pass/fail open-book exam is administered on the Friday of orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to continue the assignment
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• RTO must be requested upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply