Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Weston, WI | Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday required | Standby/call requirement applies
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed PCU serving cardiac, respiratory, GI, sepsis, and detox patient populations
- Manage and titrate IV drips including nitroglycerin, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone
- Monitor patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen (Optiflow) in coordination with respiratory therapy
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, with potential stretch to 1:5 during sick calls or with added CNA support
- Float as needed to Medical-Surgical or IMC overflow in the ICU
- Clock in and out at the facility for all shifts; adhere to unit dress code (navy blue scrubs)
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in Wisconsin
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- EKG course completion required
- Experience managing IV drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone
- Must live more than 80 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard contract rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Post cath lab experience
- Arterial line experience
- Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems
- Prior PCU or stepdown unit experience with cardiac patient populations (NSTEMI, AFib, CHF)
Why Join Us
- Work on a well-supported unit with telemetry technicians, CNA coverage, and charge RNs to assist with patient care
- Gain experience with a diverse, acuity-driven patient population in a structured stepdown environment