About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit opportunity in rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a Progressive Care Unit requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and current EPIC proficiency.
Requirements
Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
EPIC experience required, including for first-time travelers
Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patient populations preferred
Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
Experience with wound care, line management, and drain/tube management
Comfortable with drip titration including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and occasionally Betablockers or antihypertensives
Must be comfortable taking Med/Surg patient assignments
Responsibilities
Progressive Care/Medical unit with 36-48 beds, including flexible semi-private rooms
Mixed patient population of 90% Med/Surg and 10% Intermediate Care, including long length of stay patients
Common diagnoses include DKA, pre/post-surgical care, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure, hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injuries, DVTs, and CVA overflow
Administers oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feedings, and blood product transfusions
Manages peripheral IV, midline, PICC, and central line access, chest tubes, NG tubes, drains, and urinary/fecal collection devices
Provides preventative and restorative skin and wound care
Reads and interprets telemetry monitoring
Patient ratios vary by pod: 1:5-6 on long length of stay units, 1:5 on Med/Surg Telemetry units, and 1:4 on Intermediate Care
Uses Epic, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
12-hour day shifts on a 6-week rotating schedule
Weekend rotation of up to 4 out of 6 weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun), with possible every-other-weekend (WOW) scheduling
No mandatory on-call requirement, though optional extra on-call shifts may be available
May float to any adult inpatient unit including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation within scope of practice
Unit support includes CNAs (1:8 ratio), a non-patient-load charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage
Two days of facility/unit orientation including classroom training, plus two precepted shifts on the unit
May be expected to precept nursing students
Monthly compliance audits for pre/post pain scoring require 90% compliance
Navy blue scrubs required
Free parking available
Holiday RTO requests are not currently being accepted; requests should be submitted to the manager for approval
Time off approval available for up to a week and a half, with extensions required for a full week off
Blackout dates apply for the first 2-3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, during which no time off is approved
Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
First-time travelers considered if they have more than 1 year of experience and EPIC proficiency
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
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57700, US
Who can apply
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