Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Wheeling, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Wheeling, WV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Intermediate Care Unit)

Location

Wheeling, WV | Intermediate Care / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate care-level nursing to a 30-bed unit serving patients with chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer placement, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and Tikosyn therapy management
• Monitor, read, and independently interpret telemetry strips using Nihon Kohden monitoring equipment
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Manage radial bands and perform radial band removal; conduct groin checks following catheterization procedures (sheath pulls are not performed by floor RNs)
• Float as needed to Telemetry or Med/Surg units with patient ratios up to 1:6, and occasionally 1:7 in Med/Surg
• Document and manage patient care using the Sunrise EMR system; medications accessed via Pyxis

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license — any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Ability to titrate drips in an intermediate care setting
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a copy of an unexpired driver's license is required with all submissions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown unit setting
• Familiarity with Sunrise EMR and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience managing patients on Tikosyn therapy and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Comfort working a rotating schedule that includes both day and night shifts, including weekend shifts

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported clinical environment with Hospitalist, Intensivist, IV team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy services available in-house 24/7
• Self-scheduling is available provided unit needs are met, with up to 4 requested days off per month