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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience and current Epic EMR experience. Details Work in the Medical unit of a hospital environment on a mixed acuity floor (90% Med/Surg, 10% Intermediate Care) Unit has 36-48 beds with flexible semi-private rooms Care for patients with diagnoses including DKA, pre/post-surgical needs, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure (with or without hemodialysis), hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injuries, minor fractures, DVTs, and occasional CVA overflow Administer oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feedings, and blood product transfusions Manage peripheral IV, midline, PICC and central line access, chest tubes, NG tubes, drains, and urinary/fecal collection devices Perform preventative and restorative skin and wound care Read and interpret telemetry monitoring Patient ratios vary by area: 1:5-6 on Long Length of Stay (Med/Surg, no tele), 1:5 on Med/Surg Telemetry, and 1:4 on Intermediate Care CNA support at a 1:8 ratio, charge nurse without a patient assignment, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT and hospitalist coverage 24/7 Uses Epic EMR (required), Omnicell, and Alaris pumps 12-hour day shifts scheduled in 6-week blocks Weekend rotation of up to 4 out of 6 weekends (Friday-Sunday), including possible Every Other Weekend (EOW) scheduling No mandatory on-call requirement, though optional extra on-call shifts may be available May float to any adult inpatient unit including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, or Observation within scope of practice Requirements Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand Current
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required Completion of an accredited nursing education program Epic EMR experience required, including for first-time travelers Comfortable taking Med/Surg assignments Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patient populations Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips Experience with wound care, line management, and drain/tube management Comfortable titrating drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and occasionally Esmolol or other beta blockers/antihypertensives Additional Information Provide direct patient care across a mixed Med/Surg and Intermediate Care unit May be asked to precept nursing students during the assignment Monthly audits are conducted for pre/post pain scoring, requiring 90% compliance Orientation includes two days of unit/department orientation with classroom training and two shifts working alongside a preceptor Navy blue scrubs required Free parking available onsite Holiday coverage expected, with RTO requests during winter holidays subject to manager approval Time off requests of up to a week and a half may be approved; full week requests require extension No time off approved during the first 2-3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally First-time travelers considered if they have more than 1 year of experience and required Epic experience Travelers must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler Facility is known for being traveler-friendly with high renewal rates