Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring specialized neuro-surgical experience, including ventriculostomies and lumbar drains, with a day/night rotation schedule.

Details

• 10-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Neuroscience patient population including neuromuscular disorders, meningitis, TBI, spinal cord injury, primary stroke, brain and spine tumor resections, spinal surgery, head and neck cancer, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) trials
• Specialized procedures include management of arterial lines, ventriculostomies, subdural drains, and lumbar drains
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, invasive BP monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP, trach patients on ventilators, low-dose pressors and vasoactive medications, Mannitol and 3% saline, and complex wound care
• Day/night rotation schedule, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active NH or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma setting
• Proficiency with arterial lines, ventriculostomies, subdural drains, and lumbar drains required
• Experience with hemodynamic and invasive BP monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP, trach/ventilator management, vasoactive medications, and complex wounds required
• Two manager references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Care for a complex neuro-surgical and medical patient population across a wide range of acuity levels