What are the responsibilities and job description for the rn staff position at Watauga Medical Center?
Certification Details:
BLS - Basic Life Support, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NIH Stroke Certification
Job Details:
We are seeking an experienced IMCU RN for a 13-week contract with ASAP start. The schedule consists of 3x12 hour shifts from 7pm to 7am, Friday-Sunday, with up to 2 weekends per month and float assignments to MedSurg as needed.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 5:1 or better, with the goal of maintaining a 4:1 ratio. The average daily census is 20-24 patients with 24 beds available. While pediatric patients are not common, they are not redirected, so candidates must be comfortable caring for pediatric patients.
Requirements:
- EMR Proficiency: EPIC (recent experience/proficiency is required)
- Experience: 2 years of IMCU experience, first-time travelers welcome
Job Requirements:
- Licensure: NC license or Multistate license
- Skills: Telemetry
Schedule Information:
The proposed schedule includes 3x12 hour shifts from 7pm to 7am, Friday-Sunday, with up to 2 weekends per month and float assignments to MedSurg as needed. Blocked scheduling may be considered upon request.
Unit Specific Information:
Pediatric patients are not common but are not redirected, so candidates must be comfortable caring for pediatric patients.
Additional Details:
- Identification: Government-issued photo ID required; Photo Identification must be carried on person during hours of service
- I9 Verification: Proof of I9 or Attestation required
- Everify: Proof of Everify or Attestation required for compact licenses
