IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

To Apply for this Job Click Here Job ID: 897351 Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,373.07 Job Title PCU / SCU RN II – Step-Down Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown) Location San Luis Obispo, CA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | Days (0700–1930) | Onsite Key Responsibilities Plan and provide nursing care to patients in the step-down unit, including stable and emergent patient situations Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage patient care during life-threatening emergencies Perform routine nursing skills including medication administration, intravenous therapy (including blood products), care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, and safe use of medical equipment in the critical care setting Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the care of patients post coronary intervention, post permanent pacemaker placement, and post AICD placement, including femoral sheath removal using a Femostop Device Verify alarm settings with Monitor Technician per policy and make recommendations for optimal monitoring based on patient presentation Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice; may float to Medical-Surgical unit as needed Required Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor — required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS) — required NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification — required within 6 months of hire Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in the field Proficiency with Epic EMR required Preferred Experience / Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia Course and/or Critical Care Course 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience within the last 2 years Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) or equivalent at minimum Why Join Us Work in a dynamic acute care environment on the Central California Coast, with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community lifestyle Gain experience in a facility that includes a Level III NICU and a county-designated trauma center, offering meaningful and varied clinical exposure To Apply for this Job Click Here