Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/Tele

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in a stepdown unit. This position requires excellent clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population.

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Call or standby requirement: Yes

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown Acute
• # of Beds: 30
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4, may stretch to 5 with additional support
• Common Diagnoses: Cardiac, NSTEMI, post-cath lab, AFib, CHF, GI bleed, detox, respiratory distress, sepsis

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the stepdown unit.
• Titrate IV medications including nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes in condition promptly.
• Support and guide nursing aides as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in unit orientation and training for new staff as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, EKG Course.
• Experience in managing IV nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone.
• Experience with post-cath lab patients is beneficial.
• Ability to read and analyze telemetry strips; telemetry monitoring experience is preferred.

Equipment

• Patient Monitoring: GE telemetry monitors
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow

Additional Information

• Unit-specific orientation: Up to 3 days.
• Floating Requirements: May float to medical/surgical or IMC overflow in the ICU.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs.