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Job ID: 902208
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PCU / Stepdown (IMC/ACU)
Location
Canton, OH | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36–48 hours/week | Every 3rd weekend and every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to a diverse adult population on a general medical/PCU unit managing acute and complex conditions
- Monitor and manage patients with cardiac monitoring, oxygen supplementation, blood administration, and inotropic therapy for cardiac or renal diseases
- Administer and titrate IV drips including heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, Lasix, and dobutamine
- Perform PIV starts and Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
- Care for patients with common diagnoses including GI bleeds, pneumonia, and sepsis
- Document all patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
Required Qualifications
- Valid Ohio RN license or active compact RN license
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Proficiency with Cerner charting system
- Candidates residing within 30 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced bill rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
- Familiarity with Phillips cardiac monitoring equipment
- Prior experience in a PCU, stepdown, or ACU setting
- Experience managing patients on inotropic therapy
Why Join Us
- Structured orientation program with dedicated preceptor support before transitioning to independent practice
- Work within a well-supported unit including Charge RN, PCTs, hospitalists, respiratory therapy, IV team, case management, and more — with a consistent 5:1 RN-to-patient ratio