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Job ID: 883351
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,358.29
Job Title
RN (Registered Nurse) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown
Location
Wheeling, WV | Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide intermediate care-level nursing on a 30-bed IMU, managing patients with diagnoses including chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
- Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
- Independently read and interpret telemetry strips (Nihon Kohden monitoring system); Tele Techs are available but RN interpretation is required
- Manage radial bands and perform groin checks post-catheterization; does not include sheath pulls
- Float as needed to Telemetry or Med-Surg units, with ratios up to 1:6 (occasionally 1:7 in Med-Surg)
- Document and manage patient care using the Sunrise EMR; work collaboratively with in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV Team, and Pharmacy available 24/7
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered RN license in West Virginia (or compact license); any licensing history must be disclosed at time of submission
- BLS certification (required)
- ACLS certification (required)
- NIHSS certification (required)
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
- Proficiency titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips in an intermediate care setting
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a copy of a valid, unexpired driver’s license is required with all submissions
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in an IMC, PCU, or Stepdown unit setting
- Familiarity with Sunrise EMR
- Experience managing patients on Tikosyn therapy
- Comfort with post-cath care including radial band management and groin assessments
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported unit with in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV/PICC team, and Pharmacy available around the clock
- Self-scheduling is available as long as unit needs are met, with up to 4 requested days off per month