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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

american travelerLexington, KY

yesterday

Occupations

Acute Care NursesRegistered NursesCritical Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

$1,934.46/week

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit American Traveler Lexington, Kentucky, United States Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: NightsLength (weeks): 8Openings: 1$1,934.46/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of experience and KY or compact RN licensure. Details Acute care setting within a 32-bed Progressive/Stepdown Care Unit (4IC PCU) Patient population primarily post-catheterization patients requiring sheath and TR band managementTAVR experience preferred, with unit also serving as overflow for chest tube patients Medical patient population requiring telemetry monitoring with centralized tele monitoring system Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 depending on acuity Care techs/aides available at approximately 1:15 ratioRNs required to titrate drips, excluding pressors, paralytics, and TPARNs manage CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow equipment with in-house Respiratory Therapy supportRNs read telemetry strips once per shift or with rhythm changes Night shift schedule (7p-7a) on an every-other-weekend rotation Self-scheduling subject to adjustment for balanced coverage6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period Floating to other floors may be required Uses EPIC EMRNo call or standby requirements
Requirements:
  • Active KY or Compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • Acute care hospital experience required
  • Charge nurse coverage present on each shift, typically carrying a patient assignment
  • Driver's license copy required for consideration
  • Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information:
  • Provide telemetry and post-catheterization nursing care within a stepdown unit setting
  • Manage sheaths, TR bands, and assist with chest tube patients as needed
  • Collaborate with in-house Respiratory Therapy for CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow patients
  • Unit orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
  • Holiday coverage required for 2 summer and 3 winter holidays
  • Galaxy Blue scrub color required
  • First-time travelers may be considered for this position
  • Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$1,934.46/week

Experience level

Senior

Location

Lexington, KY

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

yesterday

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