Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Step-down position requiring ICU stepdown experience and critical care skills including arterial lines and pressor titration.

Details

• Acute care PCU/Step-down unit (critical care stepdown from ICU), 14 beds/7 rooms
• 3:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for close monitoring of stepdown patients
• Common diagnoses include TBI/trauma, major surgery, CEA, and sepsis patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 1 nursing aide typically covers all 14 beds
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45, 3 shifts per week
• Self-scheduling available, with schedules typically made 2-3 weeks in advance initially, later extending to 9 weeks
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat for nights)
• First to float, floating to Tele or MedSurg units
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• COVID vaccine required
• 2-3 years of recent experience in a PCU or ICU stepdown specialty required
• Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines, titrating pressors, precedex administration, and trach/stable vented patients required
• Must be comfortable titrating common drips including precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay (CA may have separate local rate rules)
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care stepdown nursing care with a focus on patient experience, HCAHPS, and core measures
• Navy blue scrub color required
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage expected as part of the staff rotation, though specific holiday RTO requests will be considered but not guaranteed
• Fast-paced unit with frequent patient turnovers
• Close-knit, team-oriented unit culture with strong teamwork emphasis
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• Pass/Fail sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required on first day of orientation
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year