Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit primarily serving adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries, including those related to gunshot wounds, penetrating injuries, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Social Services, and more.
Provide direct patient care on a 41-bed progressive care trauma/telemetry unit primarily serving adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries, including those related to gunshot wounds, penetrating injuries, assaults, motor vehicle crashes, and falls
Monitor and manage hemodynamically stable patients, with telemetry monitoring capabilities available for up to 14 patients
Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, flexing up to 1:5 as needed based on census
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Social Services, and more
Complete pre-assignment testing and required modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
Float to other units and/or campuses as requested due to census needs, limited to units for which competencies have been demonstrated and documented
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
AHA ACLS certification required
BLS/BCLS certification required
NIH Stroke Scale certification required
Telemetry (TELE) competency required
Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a PCU/progressive care setting (2+ years required for first-time travelers)
Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
Medication test required prior to assignment
Must complete orientation (held every Monday) and annual compliance requirements
Must live at least 50 miles from the contracted campus to be eligible (night shift, Progressive Care specialty); candidates between 50–99.9 miles may be subject to a bill rate reduction
Weekend commitment of 6 shifts per every 6-week schedule
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for surgical trauma patients in an acute or progressive care environment
Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems and cardiac rhythm interpretation
Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown setting
Why Join Us
Work within a well-supported unit backed by a robust interdisciplinary team including Rapid Response, Pharmacy, Respiratory Services, and more
Pre-assignment module hours (up to 16 hours) may be eligible for reimbursement upon contract start