Travel Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

In order to receive travel rate, clinician’s claimed residence must match address on driver’s license.

Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/Tdap declinations.

Required Credentials:

• Driver’s license is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license.
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam required during onboarding; minimum passing score of 80%, 2 attempts allowed.
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam required during onboarding; minimum passing score of 80%, 2 attempts allowed.
• Ascension Core Competencies required during onboarding; minimum passing score of 80% or the national benchmark passing score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization, 2 attempts allowed.
• Ascension EKG Exam required during onboarding; minimum passing score of 80%, 2 attempts allowed.

Special Requests:

• Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates need to have employment separation for at least 6 months to be considered for a travel position.

Unit Details:

• Step-down/progressive care/med-tele setting caring for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but do not meet ICU criteria.
• Patient population includes cardiac, neuro/stroke, dialysis, post-operative, respiratory, and general medical-surgical overflow patients.
• Provides direct patient care for medically complex patients requiring telemetry, frequent monitoring, and specialized interventions.
• Performs comprehensive assessments, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status.
• Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms and manages telemetry monitoring.
• Manages IV drips, including cardiac, vasoactive, or insulin infusions where applicable.
• Cares for patients with central lines, PICC lines, oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP as appropriate per unit policy.

Floating Requirements:

• May float to other med/surg units.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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