Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care

FroedtertSouth•Pleasant Prairie, WI

4d•$34 - $53

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Step Down / Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Flexible Scheduling | Competitive Pay | Supportive Team Join a team that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and work-life balance. We’re seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our Step Down / Intermediate Care unit. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy managing moderately complex patients while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team. Flexible scheduling options are available to fit your lifestyle. Scheduling & Flexibility Self-scheduling available Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions Day, night, and weekend-only shifts available Schedule preferences discussed during the interview process What You’ll Do As a Step Down / Intermediate Care RN, you’ll play a key role in caring for patients who require closer monitoring than Med Surg but do not require full ICU-level care. Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice Perform frequent assessments and closely monitor patient condition, recognizing changes and escalating care as appropriate Administer medications, IV therapies, continuous infusions, and treatments safely and in accordance with hospital policy Monitor cardiac telemetry and other patient monitoring equipment Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members to achieve positive patient outcomes Educate patients and families to support recovery, transitions of care, and discharge planning Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs, alarms, and call lights Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies and life-threatening situations Maintain a clean, organized, and healing patient environment Participate in unit-based Quality Assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives Support the orientation and training of new staff and nursing students as requested Practice within the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Active RN license eligible to practice in Wisconsin
Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to safely use patient care equipment and meet physical and cognitive job demands
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
ACLS certification preferred or required within a defined timeframe

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice
Perform frequent assessments and closely monitor patient condition, recognizing changes and escalating care as appropriate
Administer medications, IV therapies, continuous infusions, and treatments safely and in accordance with hospital policy
Monitor cardiac telemetry and other patient monitoring equipment
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members to achieve positive patient outcomes
Educate patients and families to support recovery, transitions of care, and discharge planning
Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs, alarms, and call lights
Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies and life-threatening situations
Maintain a clean, organized, and healing patient environment
Participate in unit-based Quality Assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
Support the orientation and training of new staff and nursing students as requested
Practice within the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies