Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - IMCU

Location

• Salem, Oregon

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit and Patient Care Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Patient Ratios: RN 1:3-4; CNA 1:6-13 (days), 1:10-13 (nights)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Patient Diagnoses include:

  • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
  • Sepsis
  • Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure
  • Metabolic Encephalopathy
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Heart Failure
  • GI Bleed
  • Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
  • Unstable Angina
  • Drug ingestion/overdose
• IMCU serves as overflow for Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU), post ablations, post pacers, post angiograms
• No sheath credentialing or sheath pulling required, but knowledge helpful

Required Experience and Skills

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last year in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing
• Telemetry experience
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with cardiac drips including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, nicardipine, and other IMCU level of care drips
• Rapid response team activation experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Schedule and Requirements

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (not greater than every other)
• Locals accepted
• Pending license accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Any absence over 2 weeks requires approval
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Magnet designated, Teaching hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 569
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start required (can start pending physical)
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Immunizations and titers required or declination accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (year-round)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required; positive TB requires documentation and chest X-ray
• Fit mask testing required onsite within first week of start
• Background checks required:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days (7-year search)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
  • International background check if applicable
• Education verification required for non-licensed providers; not applicable for RN
• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months
• Competency exams required including:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with minimum 85% passing score
  • Core competency exams prior to start and annually

Notes

• The IMCU has received the Gold Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
• Nurses provide holistic care and collaborate with multiple disciplines
• Computerized documentation is required
• Candidates must sign the job description prior to start
• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start with specific background requirements

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry nurses seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity intermediate care setting with a diverse patient population.