Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU) step-down position requiring high-acuity and ventilator patient management experience.

Details

• 21-bed medical step-down unit serving as the step-down for the Medical ICU (IMC level)
• Patient population includes sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleed, liver failure, and DKA cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week with no guaranteed hours
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required as needed within scope
• On-call availability required for 2 call shifts per 6-week schedule grid
• Holiday coverage required as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of current nursing experience required
• IMC/PCU experience required
• Current experience managing dysrhythmias required
• Current experience with ventilators, a-lines, drip titration, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomies, and g-tubes required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• 1-2 prior travel assignments preferred
• Experience in a comparable facility size (500+ bed facility) preferred

Additional Information

• Care for high-acuity patients transitioning from the Medical ICU
• Attend Central Nursing Orientation
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level