IMU/Stepdown RN
Wheeling, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown IMU position requiring night shifts, strong telemetry skills, and a WV or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) stepdown setting of an acute care hospital
• Unit has 30 beds, including 14 private and 16 semi-private rooms
• Typical patient ratios are 1:4-1:5, with occasional 1:6 assignments
• Patient population includes chest pain, rule out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre- and post-cardiac cath, and overflow intermediate acuity patients
• RNs must interpret their own telemetry strips; Tele Techs are available
• Uses Allscripts Sunrise EMR
• Required to work 12-hour night shifts with scheduled weekends; must be on unit by 6:45 pm
• Self-scheduling available with up to 4 requested days off per month
• All staff may float to Tele or MedSurg units, with patient ratios up to 1:6 (Tele) or 1:7 (MedSurg, rarely); may also float to the Pandemic Unit
• Vent management is handled by RT, but RNs care for patients with advanced respiratory support
• IV team handles all IV starts; no PICC or midline insertion responsibility for RNs
• Charge nurses have patient assignments and clinical assistants provide support
• Common therapies and responsibilities include management of Tikosyn therapy and radial bands, but RNs do not pull sheaths
• First day orientation includes 4 hours with HR followed by 8 hours on unit with a preceptor, plus additional precepted shifts
• Pharmacy, IV, and RT support available onsite 24/7
• Navy blue scrubs required for this position
• Holiday shifts are rarely required for travelers, as permanent staff usually cover major holidays
• Pass/fail EKG testing may be required prior to start for stepdown positions

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown, intermediate, or telemetry acute care experience
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Proficiency in titrating drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, and Heparin
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips independently
• Experience with Allscripts Sunrise EMR preferred
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (local travelers not accepted)
• Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver’s license for consideration
• Cannot have worked within the WVU Medicine system as a traveler or staff member within the last 2 years; travelers cannot exceed 1 year cumulative assignment with WVU Medicine

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts