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Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring compact or IA licensure and neuro/ortho trauma experience.
Requirements
Active IA or compact/multistate RN license required
Current BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC) certifications required
NIHSS certification preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
Minimum 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting required
Neurology/neurosurgery care experience required
Ortho/orthopedic care experience required
Trauma care experience highly preferred, Trauma Level I experience highly preferred
EPIC EMR experience required
EKG/strip reading, measuring, and telemetry experience required
Experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips required
De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA) preferred
Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the previous 12 months
Driver's license required for consideration
Professional reference from a supervisor within the past 24 months preferred
Responsibilities
Surg/Neuro/Ortho unit within a 25-bed PCU setting
Patient population includes heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic cases
RN to patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
Uses Epic EMR
Night shift, 4x12s, 48 hrs/week (36 hrs/week available upon request)
Weekend rotation every other or every third weekend depending on staffing/census
No on-call requirements
Required to float across Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, and Meth West campuses
Utilizes telemetry, chest tubes, airvo, and left equipment
Manages Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium/Na drips (no titration)
Provide progressive care nursing support for neuro, neurosurgery, and orthopedic trauma patients
Navy blue scrubs required
Holiday rotation required, must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN in the float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months of separation
First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
Benefits
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
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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