Must complete all required Pennsylvania state clearances prior to start, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PA State Police (PATCH) clearance. Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses including chest pain, MI, open heart surgery, Watchman procedure, TAVR, post-op cardiac catheterization, and post-op pacemaker placement.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Johnstown, PA
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – PCU / Telemetry (Days)
Location
Johnstown, PA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry/PCU unit serving a cardiac and geriatric adult population
Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses including chest pain, MI, open heart surgery, Watchman procedure, TAVR, post-op cardiac catheterization, and post-op pacemaker placement
Operate and interpret cardiac monitoring equipment including pacers and arterial lines (A-lines)
Document patient care accurately and efficiently using the EPIC electronic health record system
Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 on the day shift; participate in every-other-weekend rotation based on unit staffing needs
May float to 1:1 assignments depending on unit needs; no on-call requirements
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Pennsylvania
Current BLS certification required
Cardiac Catheterization experience required
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, Telemetry, or Step-Down setting
Must complete all required Pennsylvania state clearances prior to start, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PA State Police (PATCH) clearance
Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with cardiac patient populations including geriatric adults
Familiarity with EPIC electronic health record system
Experience with pacer management and arterial line monitoring
Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced acute care environment
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work at a tertiary care regional referral center recognized for clinical excellence, home to a Level 1 Trauma Center and a broad range of specialized services
Gain experience in a high-acuity cardiac unit with exposure to advanced procedures and a collaborative care team