Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,358 per week in Wheeling, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Wheeling, WV
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,358 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 883351


Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,358.29



Job Title


RN (Registered Nurse) - IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location


Wheeling, WV | Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate care-level nursing on a 30-bed IMU, managing patients with diagnoses including chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Independently read and interpret telemetry strips (Nihon Kohden monitoring system); Tele Techs are available but RN interpretation is required
• Manage radial bands and perform groin checks post-catheterization; does not include sheath pulls
• Float as needed to Telemetry or Med-Surg units, with ratios up to 1:6 (occasionally 1:7 in Med-Surg)
• Document and manage patient care using the Sunrise EMR ; work collaboratively with in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV Team, and Pharmacy available 24/7

• Active, unencumbered RN license in West Virginia (or compact license); any licensing history 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
• Proficiency titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips in an intermediate care setting
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a copy of a valid, unexpired driver's license is required with all submissions

• Prior experience in an IMC, PCU, or Stepdown unit setting
• Familiarity with Sunrise EMR
• Experience managing patients on Tikosyn therapy
• Comfort with post-cath care including radial band management and groin assessments

• Work in a well-supported unit with in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, RT, IV/PICC team, and Pharmacy available around the clock
• Self-scheduling is available as long as unit needs are met, with up to 4 requested days off per month