Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 28-bed Neuro Trauma stepdown unit requiring trach/vent and drip titration experience.

Details

• 28-bed PCU/stepdown unit specializing in neuro trauma care at an acute care, Level 2 trauma facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights, dependent on acuity
• Patient population includes strokes, seizures, Guillain-Barre, Myasthenia gravis, spinal injuries, thrombectomies, TNK/TPA post-care, endovascular and other neuro specialties, AMS, dementia, and trauma ortho injuries
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, 3%, and Insulin
• RT equipment used includes vents, trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and EtCO2 monitoring
• Central tele monitoring located off-unit
• Nurse aide ratios are 1:9 days and 1:12 nights
• Charge nurse takes a full team on nights and a smaller assignment on days
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• Night shift, 1900-0730, with self-scheduling that opens 6 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) required
• Typically 2-3 holidays required during winter, otherwise every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to sister med/surg units across 6 specialties including mixed care, cardiac, general, ortho, and heme/onc
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU experience required, with experience in this setting within the last year
• Drip titration experience required
• Trach and vent experience strongly preferred; willingness to train and learn trach/vent care required if not already experienced
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor and one from a peer or supervisor

Additional Information

• Care for a high-acuity neuro trauma patient population including stroke, seizure, and spinal injury cases
• Receive unit orientation consisting of one general shift and one shift with a preceptor
• Any solid color scrub required
• Must clock in and out at the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Local candidates within 80 miles may be considered at a reduced pay rate