Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Medical Care (IMC)

Memorial Physician Practices; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC). The role handles step-down cardiac/trauma patients, manages complex drips, and participates in shared governance and night shifts.

You’ll gain growth opportunities toward ICU/Open Heart, with compensation including a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Arizona or Compact State RN license required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg/Telemetry experience; IMC/PCU/ICU preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients moved from ICU to IMC with critical care skills.
• Administer medications, collect specimens, and perform treatments per standards.
• Develop care plans with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to care team and family.
• Float to Med/Surg or ICU/ED if trained.

Skills

Telemetry

Critical care

Medication administration

Cardiac/trauma care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Telemetry monitoring systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

Job Type: Full-time (0.9 FTE) | Nights

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), Every Other Weekend, Shared Holiday Coverage

Your experience matters

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an IMC RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

More about our team

Join our dynamic 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (1:3-1:4 ratio) in a thriving rural setting, where top‑performing nurses are known for growth, autonomy, and exceptional teamwork. We're seeking proactive professionals to manage complex drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine) and diverse cardiac/trauma patients.

Why Join Our Team?

• Never a Dull Day: Work in a true step‑down environment supporting our Level 3 Trauma and Cardiac Receiving Center.
• Proactive Culture: We need problem‑solvers who embody our core values and drive patient‑centered care.
• Unmatched Growth: Learn advanced skills like inserting mid‑lines and pulling chest tubes, with clear pathways to transition into our ICU/Open Heart program or Emergency Department.
• Team & Community: Regular potlucks, team building, and hospital‑sponsored events (Movie Nights, Dueling Pianos).
• Shared Governance: Monthly staff meetings focused on improving unit excellence.

How you'll contribute

An IMC RN who excels in this role will:

• Provide appropriate care for patients moved from ICU to IMC, utilizing critical care skills and professionalism.
• Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment for Angio and Medical Surgery units in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Develop nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• May float to Med/Surg unit or ICU/ED if trained (experienced).

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Arizona or Compact State RN license and possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year Med/Surg/Telemetry experience required; IMC/PCU or ICU experience preferred
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required by completion of hospital orientation
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jaclyn by emailing [e-mail]

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171‑bed community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It's a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world‑class medical technology. We are proud to be The Joint Commission‑accredited and Medicare‑certified.

EEOC Statement

Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.