Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown) RN
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Hospital
$2,038-2,507/weekTRS Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) Nurse
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)
- Beds: 30 (14 Private & 16 Semi-private)
- Patient Ratios: Goal 1:4; typically 1:5; occasionally 1:6
- EMR System: Sunrise
- Nurse Aides: 2-3 CNAs with ratios 1:10-12
- Charge Nurse: Takes full patient assignment on day & night shifts
- Clinical Assistant: Works 2 twelve-hour shifts (with patient assignment) and 2 eight-hour shifts in office
Certifications Required
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Shift Information
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Weekend Requirement:
- Nights: 4 weekend night shifts per 4-week schedule
- Days: 4 weekend day shifts per 4-week schedule, but no one works straight days without also working at least 3 night shifts in 4 weeks
- Only night shift is considered a straight shift
- Holidays: Flexibility required; holidays usually covered by permanent staff
- Self-Scheduling: Allowed with 4 requested days off per month
Clinical Responsibilities
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips (Tele Techs available but RN must interpret)
- Titrate drips including: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetolol, Nitro, Heparin, occasionally Lasix
- Manage patients with diagnoses such as chest pain, rule out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post pacemaker, pre/post cardiac catheterizations (manage radial bands & remove but do not pull sheaths), groin checks, Tikosyn therapy
- Rarely manage chest tubes
- Float as needed to Telemetry or MedSurg units (ratios up to 1:6 or 1:7 in MedSurg, rarely) and Pandemic Unit
Support Services
- Respiratory Therapy (RT) in-house 24/7 (RT manages all respiratory equipment including AirVo high flow and Respironics Bipap)
- Hospitalist in-house 24/7
- Intensivist in ICU 24/7
- Residents in-house 24/7
- IV Team in-house 24/7 (IV team performs all IV starts, including PICC/Midline)
- Pharmacy in-house 24/7 with Pyxis system
Orientation
- Day 1: Approximately 4 hours with HR, then 8 hours on unit with preceptor
- Day 2: On unit with preceptor
- After Day 2: Independent
Additional Information
- Must have unexpired driver’s license
- Licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission
- Scrub color: Navy blue top & bottom, navy scrub jackets, no hoodies
- Telemetry monitors: Nihon Kohden
Experience Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)
- Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard IMU experience required
- Prior travel experience: Not specified as required
This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills in telemetry and drip management, and the ability to float to other units as needed.
Facility
Wheeling Hospital
Pros
Pros to me are the weather because it was so cold I loved it, but this facility is one of WVUs more neglected hospitals, not like any other WVU hospital!! I would come back though for the right price.
Cons
My contract was for 6 patients and they tried to get us to take 7 patients frequently, we hardly have any PCTs on schedule so we are getting paid to be a nurse while also having to carry the extra load of being the PCT, we work w/o URs most of the time and when I tried to renegotiate my extension they said my rate would stay the same. After all I have done by picking up OT shifts, charging, and helping as a PCT while taking my own patient load is me doing too much for not enough. Meanwhile I spoke with my colleagues and one of them is getting paid way more than me and another nurse and even he was shocked that he is getting paid more for only working the minimum. Kudos to him since his recruiter got him that nice rate!! I also picked up an OT shift on 12/10 and still haven’t gotten paid and the facility even told my recruiter to not contact him until 1/16 again. It’s crazy to me that they don’t want to be bothered but if I worked that to help YOU out then you should at least have the decency to pay on time!!
- Short Term Acute Care
- 343 beds
About Wheeling, WV
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Wheeling, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wheeling, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F and lows around 62°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 38°F and lows around 21°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Wheeling, WV, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Wheeling is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Wheeling has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- The city has a rich art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can find recreational activities such as golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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