Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Clinical Support, Heparin, High Throughput, Intravenous Therapies, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Titration, Training/Teaching
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
LocationQuincy, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity
- Monitor and manage patients presenting with dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, and high-flow oxygen needs
- Administer and titrate IV medication drips including dopamine, levophed, cardizem, heparin, precedex, nitro, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardipine
- Care for behavioral health patients requiring IV drip medications
- Manage high patient throughput consistent with a fast-paced stepdown environment
- Rotate weekend shifts, working up to every other weekend
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Experience in an IMC, PCU, or Stepdown setting
- Proficiency in administering and managing vasoactive and cardiac IV drip medications
- Ability to care for high-acuity patients including those with sepsis and cardiopulmonary conditions
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience managing dysrhythmias and high-flow oxygen therapy
- Familiarity with caring for behavioral health patients in an acute care environment
- Comfort working in a high-throughput stepdown unit
Why Join Us- Work alongside a dedicated unit educator who collaborates closely with nursing staff to support clinical excellence
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing