Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Beaver Dam, WI

Schedule / Job Type

• Nights, Full-time, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the IMC, PCU, and Stepdown units, managing an average census of 8 patients with diagnoses such as pneumonia, Covid-19, post-op knees, hips, and falls.
• Collaborate with a team of RNs and LPNs using team nursing approaches to care for 7 patients per nurse, maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, Levo, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors, in ICU and IMCU settings.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips, including remote monitoring, ensuring accurate assessment and timely intervention.
• Support charge nurse or house supervisor duties as needed, including assuming a small patient assignment and stepping into charge roles during shifts.
• Utilize Vented patient transfer equipment and adhere to infection control and safety protocols, including wearing any solid color scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in PCU (Med Surg Telemetry) or ICU, with excellent patient care and documentation skills.
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS.
• Experience with Cerner EHR system.
• Ability to titrate drips and interpret telemetry strips.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in IMCU, ICU, or stepdown units.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including every 3rd weekend and 2 out of 3 holidays.
• Previous travel nursing experience or the ability to work as part of a travel duo.
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring systems, specifically Eau Claire monitors.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with experienced staff.
• Gain valuable experience in a diverse patient care setting with potential for growth and development.

Additional Details

• Shifts are 12 hours, with scheduling flexibility and self-scheduling options.
• Floating to other units or emergency department coverage may be required; willingness to float is preferred.
• On-call and standby responsibilities with a 45-minute response time.
• Must clock in and out at the facility; clinicians previously employed within the last 6 months must note previous employment date.