Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown/Intermediate Care unit requiring IL licensure, prior stroke/cardiac telemetry experience, and ACLS/NIHSS certification.

Details

• Acute care Stepdown/Intermediate Care unit (IMCU - 3S) in a Level 1 Trauma facility
• 23-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-4
• Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses
• RNs required to titrate drips including heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex
• Unit utilizes CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and other RT equipment
• Monitor techs observe rhythms but RNs are responsible for interpreting telemetry strips
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7, typically without a patient assignment
• CNAs utilized on the unit, typically covering 8-23 patients each
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a)
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Holiday rotation required (every other holiday)
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with trach care, BiPAP, stroke care, and IV drip titration required
• Acute care and Level 1 Trauma setting experience preferred
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to stepdown/intermediate care patients with complex diagnoses including stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical conditions
• Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, monitor techs, and respiratory therapy staff as part of the care team
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Any color of professional scrub permitted; scrubs not provided
• Local candidates welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility qualify for local pay rates
• Requested time off must be submitted for consideration
• COVID vaccination not required for this position