IMU Registered Nurse
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Details

• Intermediate Care Unit with 30 beds (14 private, 16 semi-private)
• Patient-to-nurse ratio goal: 1:4; typically 1:5, occasionally 1:6
• Telemetry monitors used: Nihon Kohden
• Nurses must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips (Tele Techs available)
• Respiratory equipment managed by Respiratory Therapists (RT) 24/7
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage 24/7
• IV team available 24/7 for all IV starts, including PICC/Midline
• Pharmacy available 24/7 with Pyxis system
• Nurse aides (CNA) support with ratios of 1:10-12
• Floating required to Telemetry or MedSurg units as needed (ratios up to 1:6 or 1:7 in MedSurg)

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Chest pain, rule out myocardial infarction (MI)
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Arrhythmias, post pacemaker care
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care (manage radial bands, groin checks; no sheath removal)
• Patients on Tikosyn therapy
• Intermediate acuity overflow patients
• Rarely manage chest tubes

Shift and Scheduling Details

• Shifts run 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Must be ready to start by 6:45 AM/PM
• Self-scheduling allowed with 4 requested days off per month
• Weekend shifts include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Night shift requires 4 weekend night shifts per 4-week schedule
• Day shift requires 4 weekend day shifts per 4-week schedule
• Staff working straight days must also work a minimum of 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule (not necessarily on weekends)
• Holiday work may be required but is typically limited

Required Certifications and Skills

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently

Orientation

• First day: 4 hours with HR, then 8 hours on unit with preceptor
• Second day: On unit with preceptor
• After orientation, nurse works independently

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom) and navy scrub jackets
• No hoodies allowed

Additional Requirements

• Must submit a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with application
• Any licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in West Virginia
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for IMU or higher if specified elsewhere
• Prior travel experience: Not required or not specified

This position offers a challenging intermediate care environment with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills in telemetry and critical care nursing.