Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Float Pool)

Location

Hagerstown, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Float between Med/Surg Telemetry and IMC units as part of the Float Pool, adapting to varying patient populations and unit needs
• Manage patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit assignment
• Provide care for patients presenting with conditions including acute respiratory distress, septic shock, hypertensive crisis, severe congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and trauma
• Utilize the Epic EMR system for all clinical documentation
• Participate in holiday and weekend scheduling as expected
• Complete required onboarding modules (averaging 4–8 hours) through the Relias/Net Learning portal

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2+ years of Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) experience in a hospital setting
• Minimum 2+ years of IMC unit experience in a hospital setting
• Recent Epic EMR experience is required and must be documented at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Flu shot and 2-step PPD required — no exceptions
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; locals are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing high-acuity patients including those in septic shock or with cardiovascular instability
• Comfort with floating across multiple unit types and adapting quickly to new care environments
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards related to float pool and unit orientation practices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to expand clinical skills across both Med/Surg Telemetry and IMC settings within a dynamic float pool environment
• Structured floating practices aligned with Joint Commission standards, with appropriate orientation provided to each new unit