Travel PCU/Stepdown Telemetry Registered Nurse
9 days ago
Springfield
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 48 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a progressive care unit (PCU) within an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital, • Patient population includes telemetry, neuro stepdown, cardiac, surgical, orthopedic, respiratory, and trauma cases, • Night shifts, three or four 12-hour shifts per week, 18:45 to 07:15, • Required to work every other weekend, • Floats required within scope to meet facility needs, • Cerner EMR is used; EMR experience is preferred, • Provide advanced nursing care for stepdown-level and telemetry patients with complex medical and surgical needs, • Collaborate with rapid response and multidisciplinary teams in a teaching hospital environment, • Participation in care of ventilated patients, trach management, wound care, and use of isolation precautions expected, • Cerner charting system in use; experience is preferred but not required, • Solid color scrubs are permitted, • Must be available to cover no more than 5 days of requested time off, • Parking permit provided at no cost, • Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions\n \n Requirements\n, • Active IL RN license required at time of application, • Minimum 1 year of recent experience in telemetry, neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC required, • Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required, • Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and rapid response participation, • Experience with post-cardiac procedures, sheath removal, and vascular/cardiac drips required, • Proficiency in neuro, orthopedic, respiratory, plastic surgery, GI, genitourinary, IV, and medication administration within stepdown/PCU setting, • No first-time travelers accepted\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.