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Job ID: 906432
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location
Lynchburg, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Day Shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Cardiac Intermediate Care / Step-Down unit for patients with cardiac IMCU-level acuity
- Operate and monitor equipment including vital signs machines, IV pumps, glucometers, bladder scanners, vein finders, pulse oximeters, chest tubes, tube feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCDs, remote telemetry, and oxygen delivery devices
- Manage tube feedings (Kangaroo pumps) and wound vac therapy as part of comprehensive patient care
- Charge nurse responsibility may be required, with appropriate training and pay differential provided
- Float to other units depending on census needs
- Contribute to a culture of support, particularly when interacting with students and new hires
Required Qualifications
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required upon start
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar IMC, PCU, or Step-Down setting
- All gaps in work history exceeding 90 days must be explained at time of submission
- Completed skills checklist required at time of submission
- All requested time off must be submitted at time of submission
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel nurse
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records system
- Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are currently being considered for this unit)
- Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and remote telemetry
Why Join Us
- Assignments of up to 20 weeks may be available, offering extended stability through the holiday season
- Start dates occur on a regular bi-weekly Monday schedule, providing predictable onboarding timelines