TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Alliance, Nebraska, 69301!
Job Title
RN – Patient Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location
Alliance, NE | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed private-room unit, including a Medical Decision Unit, serving a diverse patient population including COPD exacerbation, CHF, swing bed, wound care, post-partum, and pediatric patients
- Maintain a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with occasional stretch to 1:5
- Utilize central telemetry monitoring and portable telemetry monitors to assess and respond to patient status changes
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse; operate Alaris infusion pumps
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including a non-patient-carrying Charge Nurse, Case Managers, Social Services, Therapy, Lab, and Pharmacy
- May float to the Emergency Department in a task nurse capacity only
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit
- Previous experience working in a Critical Access Hospital required
- BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required
- Reliable personal transportation required — ride-share services are not available in this area
- Navy blue scrubs required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- PALS certification (American Heart Association) preferred
- Experience with swing bed patients, wound care, or long-term antibiotic administration
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse electronic health records system
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported unit featuring a dedicated non-patient-carrying Charge Nurse on every shift, 24/7 Lab services, robust Therapy services, and on-site Social Services with Case Management support
- Orientation program includes classroom training and a preceptored shift to set travelers up for success from day one