PCU / Stepdown

Stepdown / PCU – Registered Nurse

Weirton, WV | 13-Week Contract | Days

This Stepdown/PCU unit manages intermediate-acuity patients across a broad range of cardiac and medical diagnoses, including post-cath lab recovery, heart failure, seizures, post-ia, and ETOH withdrawal with CIWA protocols. Nurses manage pacemakers and titrate a variety of drips in a fast-paced, well-supported environment.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend required; holiday rotation possible
• 4-week scheduling with staff input

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Angiomax
• Continuous cardiac monitoring; RNs are expected to read, interpret, print, and measure telemetry strips
• Troubleshoot respiratory support equipment as appropriate (Respiratory Therapy manages administration and equipment)

Team & Support

• Charge nurse on every shift; day charge typically carries no assignment
• Patient care techs on unit for ADLs, vitals, and bedside support
• Monitor techs available around the clock
• Respiratory Therapy assigned to the unit 24/7
• Nocturnist available overnight

Float & Orientation

• Travelers may float to any inpatient unit and are first to float
• Orientation: 2-day general orientation + 1 day with a preceptor

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience
• Comfortable with cardiac monitoring and cardiac drip titration
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications
• Valid RN license (must be submitted to proceed)
• Unexpired driver's license required at submission
• Any licensing history issues must be disclosed at time of submission

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs