Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Burlingame, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Burlingame, CA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 906542

Job Title


Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Burlingame, CA | Stepdown/PCU

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Full-Time | Nights, 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Intermediate Care/PCU/Stepdown unit, including management of medical cardiology, neuro/stroke, and respiratory patients
• Administer and monitor heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone drips with accuracy and adherence to protocols
• Manage post cardiac catheterization care and monitor patients requiring high-flow oxygen therapy up to BiPAP
• Assess and document neurological status using NIHSS for stroke and neuro patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies, including RTO limitations and holiday coverage requirements

• Active California RN Licensure (must be verifiable via Nursys, uploaded within the last 2 weeks)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) with valid expiration date
• ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) with valid expiration date
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an ICU or Stepdown setting
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered at a local rate

• Experience administering vasoactive medications including dobutamine, dopamine, and milrinone
• Strong background in neuro/stroke patient management
• Experience with respiratory support including high-flow oxygen and BiPAP management

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity Stepdown environment within a well-established acute care setting in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Supportive onboarding process with structured compliance timelines and e-learning modules to set you up for success