Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Plattsburgh, NY

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Nights, 12-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide acute inpatient care for adult patient populations in the IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit.
• Monitor patients with conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, cardiac diagnoses, or post-procedural care, including post-PTCA/stent and vascular sheath management.
• Administer IV medications, including insulin drips and cardiac drips, and perform essential procedures such as starting IVs and patient assessments.
• Float to appropriate units as needed, working within a resource float team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while following unit-specific protocols and ensuring patient safety.
• Document patient care in EPIC electronic health record system and adhere to compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active NY RN license or proof of application with applied date (processing time 6-8 weeks).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent telemetry or acute inpatient RN experience.
• Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS (must be completed prior to start).
• Experience with Epic EMR system within the past 2 years.
• Ability to work 2 out of 3 holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
• Reliable transportation, as public transit is not accessible in the area; vehicle equipped for winter months.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac drips and post-cardiac cath care.
• Knowledge of insulin drip management and telemetry monitoring.
• Prior travel nurse experience.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a well-respected teaching facility.
• Opportunity to work in a flexible, resource float RN role with support and professional development.

Additional Details

• Shifts: Nights, 12 hours each, 3 shifts per week.
• No block scheduling.
• Orientation required prior to start; typically 1-2 days.
• Employment gaps over 90 days should be explained in application.
• Complete all employment history information, including facility details and EMR types, for submission.
• Disclaimers: Reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended.
• Facility has 341 beds, level 2 trauma, acute care focus, with 24/7 respiratory and anesthesia support.
• Unit-specific procedures include insulin and cardiac drip management, IV starts, and post-procedure monitoring.