RN IMCU, Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for high-acuity cardiac patients.

This role emphasizes patient‑centered care, teamwork, leadership, and professional growth, with a full‑time schedule in a busy, interdisciplinary setting. You will mentor staff, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and contribute to optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure or eNLC required.
• Preferred certification in area of specialty.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/33/73/FBI background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing care for high-acuity patients.
• Provide leadership in professional practice.
• Mentor team and model best practices.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Provide feedback on clinical practice and performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate care.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality initiatives.
• Use the nursing process to implement care plans.
• Monitor patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

CPR certified

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

PA RN license or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at Forbes Hospital is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients with high-acuity cardiac conditions. This role is ideal for a team player who values patient-centered care and is committed to professional growth.

Highlights

• Location: Monroeville, PA
• Facility: Forbes Hospital
• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan nursing care for individuals or families.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to team success through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.
• Provide feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.
• Continuously evaluate patient and family satisfaction.

Requirements

Education:

• Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) required.

Experience:

• Preferred certification in area of specialty.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They operate a network of hospitals and services, focusing on transforming the future of healthcare through effective services and community engagement.