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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/PCU unit position requiring 2+ years of current stepdown experience and a KY or compact RN license.
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Work in a 34-bed Stepdown/PCU unit
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Patient ratio of 1:5
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Uses Meditech EMR
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Night shift schedule with rotating 3x12 and 4x12 shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
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Works an 84-hour, two-week rotating schedule (one week of 3x12, next week of 4x12)
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Float required within scope of practice
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Every other weekend required
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Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
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Active KY or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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NIHSS certification required
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AVADE Level I & II certification preferred
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Minimum 2 years of current stepdown/PCU nursing experience required
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3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred
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Meditech charting experience preferred
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Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
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Skills in central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management required
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Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care required
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Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, post-TPA care, and seizure disorders required
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Wound care/wound vac experience required
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Cardiac drip management experience required
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Valid driver's license required with address matching permanent address
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Two professional references required, including one Charge nurse or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
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Provide care to stepdown/PCU patients including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and renal cases
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Manage cardiac monitoring and respond to dysrhythmias
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Administer medications including heparin protocols, PCA, and epidural analgesia
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Perform wound care and manage surgical drains
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Orientation is conducted bi-weekly
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Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
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Up to 7 days of RTO will be considered and must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted
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Must work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday
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Travelers who have completed one year in the system must take a minimum 6-month break before returning
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Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
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First-time travelers may be considered depending on relevant Level IV or above experience
