Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology night shift position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of PCU or oncology experience and active ACLS and BLS certifications.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Level I Trauma Center
• PCU, Med-Surg, and Oncology unit with 27–28 beds
• Patient population includes adult oncology and trauma patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (PCU days), 1:5 (Med-Surg days), and 1:5–6 on nights
• Common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may be required to titrate insulin and cardizem drips
• Competencies in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000) and ICP are utilized; on-the-job training available for these skills
• EMR: Epic (recent experience within 6 months is noted for orientation planning but not required)
• IV pumps: Alaris
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling unit
• Float required to same level of care (Med-Surg and PCU units)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA); ONS/ONCC certification also required — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or oncology RN experience required
• Oncology experience preferred; chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
• BSN not required
• Must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Cannot be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for a diverse adult patient population with oncology and trauma diagnoses, from initial diagnosis through remission or end-of-life care
• Unit support includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, RN case managers, social workers, an educator, and a dietician
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Orientation is approximately 2 days (12 hours); includes an open-book pass/fail skills exam requiring a minimum score of 90% — failure results in contract termination
• Hourly rounding is an expected standard of patient care on this unit
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• RTO of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be disclosed upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at CommonSpirit-affiliated facilities will be considered