PCU / Stepdown
Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) — Stepdown RN
Wheeling, WV | 13-Week Contract | Start: November 2, 2026
Shift: 12-hour rotating days and nights | 3 shifts/week | 48 hours guaranteed per week | Shifts begin at 6:45 AM or PM
About the Unit
This intermediate care unit manages a diverse stepdown population including chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer placement, Tikosyn therapy, and pre/post cardiac catheterization care. Nurses perform radial band management and removal but do not pull sheaths. RNs must be comfortable reading and independently interpreting telemetry strips.
Drip titration is required, including: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix.
What to Expect
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Rotating day/night schedule; all staff work a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun qualify as weekend)
- Charge nurses carry a full patient assignment on all shifts
- Float requirement: Telemetry or Med/Surg as needed
- Self-scheduling permitted within unit needs; up to 4 requested days off per month
- Scrub color: Navy blue top and bottom, navy jacket (no hoodies)
- Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and IV/PICC teams all on-site 24/7
Attendance: Zero tolerance policy. Two occurrences (including tardies) may result in termination. Notify the appropriate channels more than 2 hours prior to shift for any absence.