Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / IMCU
Location
Redding, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a true telemetry/IMCU unit with up to 38 beds, managing a 1:3–4 patient ratio
- Care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, renal failure, respiratory failure, alcohol withdrawal, and post-PCI
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using GE Apex Telemetry; nurses must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
- Manage set-rate and protocol-driven drips including DKA, Heparin, Amiodarone, and Cardizem (no titration required)
- Deliver and document care using Cerner EMR with a strong focus on bedside shift report, patient experience, HCAHPS, and core measures
- Float to sister units (4 West or Med/Surg) as needed; participate in weekend rotation (Fri/Sat for nights — 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or IMCU specialty
- Must pass an onsite proctored Dysrhythmia Exam on day one — this is a pass/fail requirement
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with respiratory support equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR
- Prior travel nursing experience welcomed, though first-time travelers will be considered
- Self-motivated, team-oriented candidates who are invested in patient experience and quality outcomes
Why Join Us
- Traveler-friendly unit with a supportive structure including a non-assignment Nurse Shift Manager, Resource/Break RNs, and unit aides — allowing nurses to focus on patient care
- Self-scheduling by seniority with shift trade availability and schedules posted approximately 3 weeks in advance