IMU / Stepdown RN
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Hospital

Registered Nurse

Location

• Wheeling, West Virginia

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Start time: 7:00 AM/PM
• Must be ready to go by 6:45 AM/PM

Unit Overview

• Intermediate Care Unit
• 30 beds

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Must submit a copy of an unexpired driver’s license
• Any licensing hits must be disclosed at time of submission

Clinical Expectations

• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must be able to titrate drips, including amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, labetalol, nitro, and heparin
• Must be able to float as needed to Tele or MedSurg
• Must be flexible for holiday coverage if needed

Patient Population

• Chest pain
• Rule-out MI
• CHF
• Arrhythmias
• Post pacer
• Pre/post cath patients
• Overflow intermediate-acuity patients
• Patients on Tikosyn therapy

Work Environment

• Ratios typically 1:5, with a goal of 1:4
• May occasionally be 1:6
• Self-scheduling is allowed if unit needs are met
• Weekend shifts are required
• Orientation includes 2 days with a preceptor before working independently