Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerner, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Heparin, Hospital, Insulin, Intensive Care, Leadership, Medical Record System, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown
LocationUniontown, PA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 28-bed private Stepdown unit with a patient population that includes heavy cardiac cases, dysrhythmias, CVAs, and patients downgraded from the ICU
- Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips; serve as part of the central monitor station for the hospital
- Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin; manage set-rate insulin infusions
- Manage patients on Bipap, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen therapy
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (up to 1:6 for MedSurg acuity patients) and participate in every-other-weekend and rotating holiday scheduling
- May float to the ICU in a supportive capacity as needed
Required Qualifications- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS certification (must be unexpired)
- Current ACLS certification (must be unexpired)
- Current NIHSS certification (must be unexpired)
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
- Experience titrating drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a Stepdown, PCU, or IMC setting with a cardiac-focused patient population
- Familiarity with Cerner and/or EPIC electronic medical record systems
- Experience managing patients on Bipap, CPAP, or High Flow oxygen therapy
Why Join Us- Work alongside robust in-house support including 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy, as well as Intensivist availability seven days a week
- Block scheduling is available, and unit leadership is known for proactive, supportive communication with travel staff regarding scheduling
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing