IMU Stepdown RN
Wheeling, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMU position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, with the ability to titrate cardiac drips and interpret telemetry strips.

Details

• 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) 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 Tikosyn therapy patients
• Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring system in use; telemetry techs are present but RNs must be able to independently read and interpret their own strips
• Goal nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, though ratios commonly run 1:5 and occasionally 1:6
• 2–3 CNAs on the unit with a ratio of approximately 1:10–12
• EMR: Sunrise (Epic system); Epic experience is preferred
• 12-hour day shifts; shift start time is 7:00 AM with staff expected on the unit by 6:45 AM
• Weekends as scheduled — days shift requires 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; staff may also be required to work a minimum of 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule
• Floating required into Telemetry or Med/Surg units as needed, with ratios up to 1:6 (occasionally 1:7 in Med/Surg)
• Self-scheduling is permitted as long as unit needs are met; staff may request up to 4 days off per month
• 13-week contract

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 titrate cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• BSN not required
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for consideration
• Any licensing hits or disciplinary actions must be disclosed

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying; cumulative time worked within the WVU system cannot exceed one year before a 2-year break is required
• Orientation consists of approximately 4 hours with HR on day one, followed by the remaining hours on the unit with a preceptor, plus a second full day with a preceptor before independent practice begins
• Attendance is strictly enforced; tardiness and call-offs count as occurrences, and 2 occurrences within the contract may result in termination — any emergencies must be reported more than 2 hours before the shift
• Holiday flexibility is expected, though travelers are not typically required to work many holidays as permanent staff generally provide coverage
• RN scrub color: navy blue top and bottom; navy scrub jackets permitted, no hoodies
• Supportive resources available 24/7 include hospitalist, intensivist (in ICU), residents, IV team (performs all IV starts), PICC/Midline team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy (Pyxis)
• All respiratory equipment is managed by respiratory therapy (AirVo high-flow, Respironics BiPAP)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., charge RN); if the candidate has worked a permanent position in the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that employer
• Skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration