Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Competency, Congestive Heart Failure, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown
LocationCouncil Bluffs, IA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite | Shifts: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM / 6:30 PM–7:00 AM | Cyclic Scheduling | Every Other Weekend Required | 1 Major and 1 Minor Holiday Required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced stepdown unit managing common diagnoses including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke
- Titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin per physician orders and unit protocols
- Read and independently interpret telemetry strips throughout each shift
- Monitor and troubleshoot CPAP equipment as needed for assigned patients
- Manage a patient assignment of up to 4 patients with support from patient care techs
- Float to ICU when appropriate based on unit need and relevant experience
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
- Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips
- Must successfully pass a department orientation skills exam with a score of 90% or higher
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a stepdown, PCU, or IMC setting
- ICU experience or comfort floating to an ICU environment
- Familiarity with high-acuity cardiac and respiratory patient populations
Why Join Us- Join a collaborative, team-oriented unit that values a positive attitude and patient-centered care
- Work in a dynamic environment with consistent patient volume and opportunities to apply advanced clinical skills
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing