1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMC position requiring ICU or PEDS experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Details Acute care Stepdown/IMC unit within a 20-bed department (MS/ICU/IMC)
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patient ratios of 1:4 on IMC, with MS at 1:5 days/1:6 nights and ICU 1:2 Diverse adult patient population including cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, ortho, sepsis, and outpatient infusion cases Occasional stable pediatric patients for respiratory illness, postop appy, or dehydration requiring IV hydration RNs required to titrate drips such as Heparin, insulin, amiodarone, cardizem, PCA fentanyl, Propofol, and Norepi Telemetry monitored remotely by techs in Weston, but RNs must be able to read rhythm strips Works with RT equipment including CPAP, BIPAP, Vapotherm, Servo U, and Hamilton ventilators, with RT support 24/7 Charge Nurses take a patient assignment; House Supervisors do not CNA support available on most shifts Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic Straight night shift, 1900-0700, 12-hour shifts 36 guaranteed hours per week Every other weekend and every other holiday required On-call rotation during low census periods Floating required in-house to ED, UC, and PACU, and interfacility to Park Falls and Weston Requirements Active WI or compact RN license required Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience required ICU or PEDS experience preferred BSN not required for this position Additional Information Provide direct nursing care to a diverse stepdown/IMC patient population including cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, and ortho cases Titrate and manage high-acuity IV drips as part of daily responsibilities Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythm strips despite remote monitoring by tele techs in Weston Collaborate with RT staff for ventilator and respiratory support management 1-day computer-based hospital orientation followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation Navy scrubs required for RNs; Ceil Blue scrubs for CNAs Block scheduling offered when possible All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility Candidates who previously worked for the facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration Local candidates accepted within 80 miles of the facility, though travel pay rate is reduced for this radius First-time travelers may be considered for this position