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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a mixed-acuity PCU position requiring PCU/IMC experience within the last 3 years and a valid NY RN license.
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Mixed-acuity unit serving PCU, MS Telemetry, and general medical/surgical patients
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Patient population includes surgical pre/post-op (ENT, general surgery, trauma surgery, ortho surgery), overflow medical diagnosis patients, and rare pediatric cases (travelers not assigned to pediatric patients unless experienced)
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Patient ratios are acuity-adjusted: 1:3–5 on days and weekends, 1:3–6 on nights
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required to sister units: West 2, West 3, and Observation
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EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis; Communication framework: SBAR
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Active NY RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Preferred certifications: PALS, TCAR
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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PCU, IMC, or step-down/DOU experience within the last 3 years required
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Required clinical skills include: telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management, IV insulin protocols and drip titration, cardiac drip titration, heparin protocols, thrombolytic agents, central line and PICC line care, port access, blood product administration, phlebotomy, feeding tube management, continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), tracheostomy management, peripheral nerve block catheters, non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC), ABG interpretation, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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13-week contract
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Unit orientation is 12 hours
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Any solid color scrubs are acceptable
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RTO (time off) is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
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All time off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
