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

Schedule

This is a 13-week contract position requiring 12-hour night shifts, with weekends as scheduled. Registered Nurses must be available to work four weekend night shifts during their four-week schedule.

Job Description

The Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) offers care for patients requiring closer monitoring and interventions. Registered Nurses in this unit will manage a patient load typically ranging from 1:4 to 1:5, occasionally up to 1:6. The RN's responsibilities include patient monitoring, administering medications, interpreting telemetry strips, and titrating IV drips as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and monitoring for patients with conditions such as chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and those undergoing post-procedural care.
• Manage IV medications, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, and Nitro.
• Interpret and analyze telemetry strips, collaborating with telemetry technicians as required.
• Assist with patient care tasks, supported by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Participate in self-scheduling while fulfilling unit needs and accommodating requested days off.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• 1-2 years of recent IMU or similar nursing experience preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!