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Job ID: 895535
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,357.53
Job Title
Travel RN – Trauma Stepdown (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location
Johnstown, PA | Acute Care – Level I Trauma Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Trauma Stepdown unit serving an adult population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizure, and respiratory and urinary conditions
- Monitor and manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring; demonstrate competency in dysrhythmia recognition — a dysrhythmia and math dosage test will be administered on the first day of orientation
- Perform and document neurological assessments utilizing NIH Stroke Scale and swallow screening protocols
- Manage patients with tracheostomy and ventilator support as part of routine stepdown care
- Utilize EPIC EHR and Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitoring equipment
- Float to other units as needed (rare); maintain availability for holidays as determined during phone screening
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Pennsylvania
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with demonstrated neuro med/surg or stepdown background
- Proficiency with tracheostomy and ventilator management
- Competency in dysrhythmia recognition and medication dosage calculations
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Swallow screen certification or demonstrated experience performing swallow screens
- Prior experience in a Level I Trauma setting or high-acuity stepdown environment
- Familiarity with EPIC EHR
- Availability for straight weekend scheduling if preferred
Why Join Us
- Join a nationally recognized tertiary care regional referral center offering a dynamic, high-acuity clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of specialties
- Weekend scheduling flexibility available, including straight weekend options, with expected 2 of 4 weekends per schedule cycle