Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown
Location
Rockford, IL | Intermediate Care (IMCU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Weekend rotation based on unit needs | Holiday rotation required (every other holiday)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 23-bed Intermediate Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4, managing diagnoses including stroke, cardiac conditions, sepsis, and surgical cases
- Perform and manage IV drip titration including heparin, nitroglycerin, cardizem, levophed, cardene, and precedex
- Deliver tracheostomy care and manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
- Interpret telemetry strips independently; monitor techs observe rhythms and rates but nurses are responsible for strip interpretation
- Float throughout the facility as needed, excluding the ER and OB units
- Adhere to a drug-free campus policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required prior to assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Hands-on experience with tracheostomy care, BiPAP, stroke management, and IV drip titration
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in an intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown unit setting
- Familiarity with a broad range of titratable drips in a monitored care environment
- Experience working with telemetry monitoring systems and independent strip interpretation
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage 24/7 and CNA support on every shift
- Benefit from a structured call-off policy that provides flexibility without financial penalty