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Travel IMU RN - $2,365 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, rotating Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2 years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity: RN - Stepdown Job Details: • Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with day/night rotation • Must be on unit ready to work by 6:45 AM/PM • Weekend requirements include working 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Friday/Saturday/Sunday considered weekend shifts) • Day shift staff required to work minimum 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule • Nurse-to-patient ratios goal is 1:4, typically running 1:5, occasionally 1:6 • Float to telemetry or medical-surgical units as needed with ratios up to 1:6, possibly 1:7 in med-surg • Self-scheduling allowed when unit needs are met, with 4 requested days off per month • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS • Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently • Must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix • Dress code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom), navy scrub jackets, no hoodies • Care for patients with chest pain, rule out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacemaker, pre/post cardiac catheterizations • Manage radial bands, perform groin checks, and care for patients on Tikosyn therapy • Two-day orientation: first day with HR (4 hours) then unit preceptor (8 hours), second day with unit preceptor • Use Allscripts charting system and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors • Strict attendance policy: 2 cancellations per 13-week contract maximum, zero tolerance for tardiness and call-offs • Must provide copy of unexpired driver's license and disclose any licensing issues • 50-mile radius rule applies Facility: This healthcare facility features a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit with 14 private and 16 semi-private rooms, providing comprehensive cardiac and intermediate-level patient care. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage, intensivist coverage in the ICU, and resident physicians in-house around the clock. Support services include 24/7 IV team, PICC/Midline team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services with Pyxis medication dispensing system. The facility uses advanced telemetry monitoring and provides a collaborative environment with clinical assistants and multiple CNAs supporting patient care. Location: Wheeling, WV Wheeling offers a rich blend of historical charm and modern amenities along the Ohio River, providing affordable living costs and a strong sense of community. The area features beautiful Victorian architecture, outdoor recreation opportunities, and convenient access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Adex Job ID 1078861. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits Referral bonus