PCU / Stepdown

Intermediate Care Unit – RN (Nights)

About the Role

Join the Intermediate Care Unit as a Staff RN working 12-hour night shifts (7 PM – 7 AM). This 13-week contract offers a 48-hour weekly guarantee with self-scheduling flexibility, as long as unit staffing needs are met. You'll care for patients across a range of intermediate acuity diagnoses and procedures in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

Clinical Scope

The unit manages chest pain and rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker patients, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization cases, and patients on Tikosyn therapy. You'll monitor telemetry, interpret rhythms independently, and titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, and Heparin. A hospitalist, intensivist, RT, pharmacy, and IV team are in-house 24/7 to support your care.

Staffing & Ratios

Requirements

• Valid RN license (willing to wait for endorsement)
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification
• Must work 4 weekend night shifts per 4-week cycle
• Valid driver's license required
• Navy scrubs (top, bottom, and jacket)

Expectations

• Zero tolerance for tardies or call-offs; 2 occurrences result in termination
• Proper notice required for all absences
• Report to unit by 6:45 AM/PM for 7 AM/PM shift start
• 2 days of preceptored orientation on the unit, then independent practice