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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMU position requiring telemetry strip interpretation and drip titration skills.

Details

• Acute care Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) with 30 beds (14 private, 16 semi-private)
• Target ratios of 1:4, typically running 1:5, occasionally up to 1:6
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer and pre/post cardiac catheterization patients
• Manages radial bands and performs groin checks but does not pull sheaths
• Manages patients on Tikosyn therapy
• Uses Sunrise EMR and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors
• RNs must independently read and interpret their own telemetry strips despite availability of Tele Techs
• Must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p, must be on unit by 6:45
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekend day shifts per 4-week schedule, with straight day shift staff required to work a minimum of 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule
• Self-scheduling allowed with up to 4 requested days off per month
• Required to float as needed into Tele or MedSurg units with ratios up to 1:6, occasionally 1:7
• RT, Pharmacy, and IV team available in-house 24/7
• Hospitalist and Intensivist in-house 24/7

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to independently interpret telemetry strips
• Must be competent in titrating high-risk cardiac drips
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Floor-specific orientation includes approximately 4 hours with HR followed by two 12-hour shifts on the unit with a preceptor
• Navy blue scrub top and bottom required, navy scrub jackets permitted, no hoodies allowed
• Charge nurses carry a full patient assignment on both day and night shifts
• Typical support staff includes 2-3 CNAs with ratios of 1:10-12
• Travelers must be flexible to work holidays if needed, though holiday coverage is typically handled by permanent staff
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius to be eligible for travel assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Previous WVU Medicine employees must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are limited to one year of cumulative work within the WVU system before requiring a 2-year break