Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience with an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the PCU/Stepdown unit of a hospital environment
• Cares for telemetry and cardiac monitoring patients with dysrhythmia management needs
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Floating to MedSurg units required
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Alabama or Compact) currently in hand or pending
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Experience in MS/Tele, Tele, or PCU/Stepdown settings required
• Proficient in starting IVs, heparin protocols, and managing cardiac drips without titration
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with central and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with blood product administration
• Experience with rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Charting system experience required (any system)

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response care to PCU patients
• Manage respiratory needs including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Utilize non-invasive airway management techniques
• Must work at least one of the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel position
• Requested time off limited to a maximum of 7 days
• Accepts local candidates within 60 miles at a lower rate
• Candidates residing more than 60 miles away are eligible for the travel rate