RN Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)
Wheeling, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a stepdown intermediate care unit night shift, requiring a WV or compact RN license and advanced cardiac certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care IMU (Intermediate Care Unit) with a 30-bed stepdown environment
• Patient population includes chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post caths, groin checks, Tikosyn therapy, and other intermediate acuity cases
• Staff to patient ratios typically 1:5, may range 1:4 to 1:6 based on unit needs
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm to 7am), must be on unit and ready by 6:45pm
• Weekends are Friday through Sunday with four weekend night shifts required per four-week schedule
• All staff expected to float as needed to Tele or MedSurg, with patient ratios up to 1:6 (up to 1:7 in MedSurg rarely)
• Tele monitoring via Nihon Kohden; tele techs available but RNs must interpret own strips
• Required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetolol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Allscripts/Sunrise EMR used on unit
• First two days include orientation with HR and preceptor before independent assignment
• Must wear navy blue scrubs (top, bottom, and jacket) with no hoodies allowed
• IV team handles all IV starts and PICC/midline insertions; respiratory therapy manages all vents and respiratory equipment
• Hospitalist and Intensivist in-house 24/7 for support, with residents available
• Pharmacy and RT available in-house 24/7; Pyxis system used for medication
• Self-scheduling is available with a maximum of four requested days off per month
• Flexibility to work holidays may be required as perm staff typically cover most holidays
• Pass/fail EKG testing may be required for consideration on stepdown units
• Previous WVU Medicine employees must not have worked within the system for the past 2 years to be eligible
• Travelers may not work longer than 1 cumulative year at WVU facilities and must take a 2-year break before returning

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years stepdown, IMU, or related acute care nursing experience
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Ability to interpret cardiac strips and titrate critical cardiac drips
• Must be able to work within stepdown, telemetry, and med-surg environments as needed
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (radius rule applies)
• Must provide copy of unexpired driver’s license for consideration

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