Med Surg/IMC/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Med Surg/IMC/Tele Registered Nurse (RN) for a Night Shift position in a Stepdown unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care while working collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, particularly those with cardiac diagnoses, including pre/post catheterizations and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (NSTEMIs).
• Monitor and manage patients in a stepdown unit, maintaining an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 during the day and 1:5-7 at night.
• Administer and titrate intravenous drips such as insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, and furosemide as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff and assist in training support personnel as necessary.
• Perform routine assessments and documentation in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Float to other Med/Surg floors as needed, ensuring flexibility in patient care assignments.

Patient Population and Care Environment

• Work primarily with patients suffering from cardiac conditions, including heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), nephrology, diabetes, and various procedural cardiac cases.
• Manage overflow strokes and provide care for patients with hematology concerns and wound management needs.
• Utilize equipment such as continuous CPAP/BiPAP, vapotherm, and nebulizers, while performing chest physiotherapy as required.

Schedule and Shift Details

• Shifts will primarily be 12 hours in length.
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday.
• Additional scheduling accommodations may be considered, including block scheduling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid BLS certification and NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Telemetry, IMC, or Stepdown nursing role.
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective communication and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience in managing and titrating IV drips is essential.

Orientation and Training

An orientation program consisting of one 12-hour day off the unit and one 12-hour shift on the unit will be provided for successful candidates.

Dress Code

We encourage a clean and professional appearance. Any color scrubs are acceptable.