Job Opportunity – Stepdown/Immediate Care Unit RN – West Virginia
Start Date: ASAP
Location: West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, weekdays with some weekends. Weekend block schedules (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon) will be considered. Typically 1:4 patient ratio, may flex to 1:5 in emergencies.
Highlights:- 13-week contract with possibility of extension
- Progressive care unit with varied acuity levels, primarily cardiac patients including post-surgical and interventional cardiology procedures
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
- 36-bed unit with robust support staff including unit secretaries, phlebotomy, radiology, and transportation
- Cerner EMR system
- Limited holiday RTO requests (maximum 2 of 4 major holidays)
Requirements:- Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending license accepted for submission)
- Minimum 2 years total RN experience required
- 1 year Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience and 2 years Stepdown experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
- Strong telemetry skills with demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Proficiency in IV starts, cardiac telemetry monitoring, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Experience with cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, blood product administration, and central line management
- Cerner charting system experience required
- Minimum 2 professional references from managers or charge nurses within the past 2 years
- Permanent address must be 100+ miles from facility location
Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers the chance to work in a progressive stepdown environment where you'll care for a diverse patient population, primarily cardiac patients requiring close monitoring and specialized care. With strong interdisciplinary team support and a manageable patient ratio, you'll have the resources you need to deliver excellent patient outcomes. The unit provides exposure to complex cardiac conditions including post-MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and cardiac surgery patients, offering valuable professional development in critical care nursing.