Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic medical center, with Epic experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications required.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a dedicated Neuro focus within a large acute care teaching hospital
• Adult patient population with neurological conditions including stroke, neurosurgical recovery, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Unit includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Night shift schedule: 3x12s, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday required per 13-week contract
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating to other units within the traveler's clinical skillset is required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending licensure accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management, including participation in Rapid Response and Code teams
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience administering cardiac drips (non-titrated) and general medication administration
• Competency in respiratory support including nasal cannula, O2 administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with isolation precautions
• Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• The facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital, the region's only Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and affiliated with a medical school
• Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center with 24/7 neurointerventional coverage and advanced endovascular procedures
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this position