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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate care nursing on a 30-bed unit managing patients with diagnoses including chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and Tikosyn therapy
• Maintain expected patient ratios of 1:4–1:5 (occasionally 1:6); float as needed to Telemetry or Med-Surg units with ratios up to 1:6 (rarely 1:7 in Med-Surg)
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Read and independently interpret telemetry strips (Nihon Kohden monitors); Tele Techs are available but RN interpretation is required
• Manage radial bands and perform groin checks post-catheterization; does not include pulling sheaths
• Adhere to weekend shift requirements: expected minimum of 4 weekend day shifts per 4-week schedule, with a minimum of 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule required for day-shift staff

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in West Virginia (or compact license); any licensing history or hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
• 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
• Experience managing patients on Tikosyn therapy and titrating cardiac drips
• Comfort with self-scheduling environments and flexibility to work holidays as needed

Why Join Us

• Supportive clinical environment with Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV Team, PICC/Midline Team, and Pharmacy all available in-house 24/7
• Self-scheduling is available provided unit needs are met, with up to 4 requested days off per month