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Job ID: 895450
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,265.69
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Intermediate Care Unit)
Location
Wheeling, WV | Intermediate Care / Step-Down Unit
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit managing diagnoses including chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, and pre/post cardiac catheterization patients
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes Nihon Kohden tele monitors with Tele Tech support
- Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
- Manage radial bands and perform groin checks post-cath; does not include pulling sheaths
- Collaborate with in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, Respiratory Therapy, IV Team, and Pharmacy — all available 24/7
- Float as needed to Telemetry or Med-Surg units, with ratios up to 1:6 (occasionally 1:7 in Med-Surg)
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered RN license; any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Proficiency titrating drips in an intermediate care or step-down setting
- Flexibility to work weekend night shifts (expected 4 weekend night shifts per 4-week schedule) and holidays as needed
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a copy of an unexpired driver’s license is required with all submissions
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in an IMC, PCU, or Step-Down unit with intermediate care acuity patients
- Familiarity with Sunrise EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Experience managing patients on Tikosyn therapy
- Comfort working with high-flow oxygen delivery (AirVo) and BiPAP (Respironics) in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, IV Team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy coverage
- Self-scheduling is available, with up to 4 requested days off per month, provided unit needs are met