Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Job Title
- Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
- Plattsburgh, NY
Schedule / Job Type
- Full-time, Night shifts, travel and local options available
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the Intermediate Care/Progressive Care Unit, specializing in acute cardiac and medical-surgical conditions
- Manage insulin drips, cardiac drips, and other infusion therapies, including starting IVs and post-cardiac cath care
- Monitor and interpret patient vital signs and telemetry, responding to emergent situations appropriately
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately within the EPIC electronic medical record system
- Float to appropriate units as needed, supporting staffing flexibility during shift coverage
Required Qualifications
- RN license for New York or proof of application with applied date
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- NIHSS certification (must be completed prior to start)
- Minimum of 1 year ICU or telemetry experience within the past year
- Experience with insulin drips, cardiac infusions, starting IVs, and post-cardiac cath care
- Epic EMR experience from within the last 2 years
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nurse experience preferred
- Familiarity with adult patient populations with diagnoses such as ACS, heart failure, recovery from vascular surgery, or similar conditions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a float team in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a reputable facility with a dedicated team specializing in cardiac and acute inpatient care
- Supportive work environment with potential for professional growth and development
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