Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse
Wheeling, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMU position requiring telemetry strip interpretation and drip titration experience, working 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) with a mix of private and semi-private rooms in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post cath (radial band management and removal, groin checks), and patients on Tikosyn therapy
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal is 1:4, though 1:5 is common and 1:6 is possible
• Unit is supported by 2–3 CNAs with ratios of approximately 1:10–12
• Telemetry monitoring via Nihon Kohden system; RNs must independently read and interpret their own telemetry strips despite Tele Tech support
• RNs must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• All respiratory equipment (AirVo high-flow, Respironics BiPAP) is managed by Respiratory Therapy
• IV team is in-house 24/7 and performs all IV starts; a PICC/Midline team is also available
• Pharmacy (Pyxis), RT, and hospitalist/intensivist coverage are all available in-house 24/7
• Charting is performed in Allscripts/Sunrise EMR
• 12-hour night shifts; staff must be on the unit ready by 6:45 PM with shifts running 7 PM–7 AM
• Nights shift requires 4 weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) per 4-week schedule
• Self-scheduling is permitted as long as unit needs are met, with up to 4 requested days off per month
• Floating is required into Telemetry or Med-Surg units with ratios up to 1:6 (occasionally 1:7 in Med-Surg), and to the Pandemic Unit as needed
• Navy blue scrub top and bottom with navy scrub jacket required; hoodies are not permitted
• Orientation consists of approximately 4 hours with HR on day one, followed by the remaining hours and day two on the unit with a preceptor; independent practice begins on day three
• Charge nurses carry a full patient assignment on both day and night shifts
• Travelers are expected to maintain flexibility for holiday coverage, though holidays are typically covered by permanent staff
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before being eligible to reapply
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Attendance is strictly enforced; two occurrences of tardiness or call-offs, including emergencies not reported more than 2 hours in advance, may result in termination

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Stepdown or intermediate care unit experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Allscripts/Sunrise EMR experience preferred
• A copy of an unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• Any licensing hits or disciplinary actions must be disclosed
• Two references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)

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