Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Heparin, Intravenous Therapies, Medications, Nursing, Organizational Skills, PCI, Pacemaker, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Team Player, Telemetry, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)
LocationBridgeport, WV
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Cardiac/Telemetry PCU Stepdown unit managing higher-acuity cardiac patients including post-cath, AMI, post-PCI, post-operative lung surgery, respiratory failure, chest tubes, and pacemaker patients
- Titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Integrelin, Heparin, Ativan, Lasix, and Nitro (up to 50 mcg)
- Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips using Philips monitoring systems in collaboration with monitor technicians
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for PCU acuity and up to 1:5 for MedSurg/Tele acuity; participate in team nursing model alongside CNA support
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy staff managing CPAP and BiPap equipment; administer care per unit protocols
- Float to MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed and participate in holiday and every-other-weekend rotation schedules
Required Qualifications- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS certification
- Stepdown or PCU nursing experience required; ability to manage higher-acuity cardiac patients
- Demonstrated ability to titrate IV drips including cardiac and vasoactive medications
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
- No artificial/false nails permitted per unit policy
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience with post-cath, post-PCI, chest tube, and pacemaker patient populations
- Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
- Experience working in a team nursing model alongside CNA or PCT support staff
Why Join Us- Work on a dynamic, higher-acuity stepdown unit with a consistent charge nurse presence 24/7 and structured team nursing support
- Gain valuable experience with a diverse cardiac patient population in a well-organized unit environment