Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Telemetry RN
Weston, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - PCU/IMC

Location: Weston, Wisconsin
Specialty: PCU/IMC RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• EKG Course

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Number of Beds: 30
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, may stretch to 1:5 with sick call or added CNA support
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:10-12 depending on census
• Tele/Monitor Techs present; RNs do not read their own strips
• Telemetry Monitor Brand: GE

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac conditions (NSTEMI, post cath lab, Afib, CHF)
• GI bleed
• Detox
• Respiratory distress
• Sepsis

Skills & Experience Required

• Management of IV nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone
• Post cath lab experience beneficial
• Arterial line experience appreciated but not required
• RNs are required to titrate drips including nitro, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, amiodarone

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• No self-scheduling
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• Call or standby required
• Floating required to Medical-Surgical or IMC overflow in ICU

Additional Information

• Charge nurses take 2 patients
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, Optiflow
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Unit-specific orientation up to 3 days
• Clinicians must clock in and out at the facility

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1-2 years PCU/IMC RN experience based on skills required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

This position is suitable for experienced PCU/IMC RNs comfortable with cardiac patient care, titrating drips, and working in a fast-paced progressive care environment.