PCU / Stepdown

Telemetry/PCU RN — Travel Contract | Latrobe, PA

This 13-week travel assignment places you in a progressive care/telemetry unit managing adult patients with moderate-to-high acuity. The unit cares for a diverse cardiac and medical population, including patients with CVA, sepsis, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, NSTEMI, respiratory failure, GI bleeding, alcohol withdrawal, and seizure disorders.

Schedule

• 3x12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights
• Day shift: 07:00–19:30 | Night shift: 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required

Clinical Scope

• Continuous cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Management of cardiac drips (amiodarone, diltiazem) including titration
• Heparin drip protocols (PE/NSTEMI/ACS)
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Tracheostomy care, blood product administration, wound care
• Support from IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Tele/PCU experience
• Active Pennsylvania or Compact (multi-state) RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only)
• First-time travelers welcome
• Float within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius required
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• No locals within 50 miles accepted

Location

Latrobe, PA sits in the scenic Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania, about an hour from Pittsburgh — offering hiking, state parks, and easy access to city dining, sports, and entertainment on your days off.

All RTO must be submitted at time of application. Two supervisor references preferred.