Manage a patient population that includes dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, high-flow oxygen needs, and behavioral patients requiring IV drip medications. Administer and monitor vasoactive and specialty medication drips including dopamine, levophed, cardizem, heparin, precedex, nitro, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardipine.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Quincy, IL
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Quincy, IL | Stepdown/PCU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:3–1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity
Manage a patient population that includes dysrhythmias, cardiopulmonary conditions, sepsis, high-flow oxygen needs, and behavioral patients requiring IV drip medications
Administer and monitor vasoactive and specialty medication drips including dopamine, levophed, cardizem, heparin, precedex, nitro, amiodarone, dobutamine, and nicardipine
Adapt to a high-throughput environment consistent with stepdown-level care demands
Collaborate closely with an on-unit educator for ongoing clinical support and staff development
Expected to work up to every other weekend as part of the regular schedule
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in Illinois or a compact state license accepted in Illinois
Current BLS certification required
Experience managing complex cardiac, pulmonary, and sepsis patient populations
Proficiency with IV drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in an IMC, PCU, or Stepdown setting
Familiarity with dysrhythmia recognition and management
Experience caring for behavioral health patients in a medical setting
Why Join Us
Work alongside a dedicated on-unit educator who provides close support to clinical staff
Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity stepdown environment with a diverse and complex patient population