Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for an Intermediate Care unit requiring prior stepdown experience, drip titration skills, and ACLS/NIHSS certification.

Details

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital's Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit (23 beds)
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Common diagnoses include stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical patients
• RNs required to titrate drips such as heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex
• RT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPap, and high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Tele/monitor techs observe rhythms but nurses must interpret their own strips
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7, typically without a patient assignment
• CNAs support the unit with ratios of 8-23 patients each
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a)
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis (every other holiday)
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA) required
• Experience with trach care, BiPap, stroke care, and IV drip titration required
• Experience in a stepdown/intermediate care unit preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct care for stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical patients in a fast-paced stepdown environment
• Collaborate with a 24/7 charge nurse and support staff including CNAs and monitor techs
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Any color professional scrub accepted; scrubs not provided
• Local candidates welcome with no radius restriction for eligibility
• Candidates within 50 miles of the facility are considered local rate
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility