Travel Registered Nurse IMC Stepdown

Position: Travel Registered Nurse IMC Stepdown - $2,416 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Stepdown position in an acute care setting, requiring a compact or WV RN license and strong cardiac monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 30-bed Stepdown/IMC unit within an acute care hospital

• Primary patient population includes cardiac patients, post-pneumonia, post-cath lab, seizures, ETOH-CIWA protocols, and pacemakers

• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-6 depending on patient acuity

• Cardiac monitoring experience and titration of cardiac drips required, including cardizem, amio, nitro, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and angiomax

• Uses Cerner as the EMR system

• Scheduled for 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend requirement

• Travelers are first to float and may be required to float to any inpatient unit

• Monitor tech available 24/7 but nurses must read and interpret telemetry and perform rhythm identification

• Travelers participate in holiday rotations as needed

• No on-call or standby requirements for this position

• Navy blue scrubs required

• Two-day general orientation and one day with a unit preceptor are provided

• Must be able to troubleshoot respiratory equipment in collaboration with respiratory therapy

• First-time travelers are accepted

• Former WVU Medicine employees must have a 2-year break before rehiring as a traveler

• Travelers may only work within WVU Medicine for a cumulative total of one year, after which a 2-year break is required

• Pass/fail EKG testing may be required prior to assignment

Requirements

• Active WV or compact state RN license required

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

• Minimum of 2 years prior Stepdown or PCU experience required

• Must be skilled and comfortable with cardiac monitoring and titrating cardiac drips

• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required

• Experience working with Cerner EMR preferred

• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be eligible

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

• 401(k) Plan

• Weekly Payroll Deposit

• Free Online CEUs

• Generous Housing Allowance

• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.