TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46801!
Job ID: 898982
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Neuro)
LocationFort Wayne, IN | Progressive Care / Stepdown
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Three weekend shifts per 4-week schedule | Expected 36-40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care to Neuro Stepdown and Progressive Care patients, including monitoring and managing neurological conditions
- Perform drip titration for clinicians with applicable experience; clinicians without drip experience may float to MedSurg/Telemetry units
- Float to like units as needed; when floated to MedSurg, nurse-to-patient ratio is maintained at 1:3
- Operate unit equipment including EPIC, PYXIS, Philips defibrillators, and Philips Bedside Monitors
- Complete facility Jumpstart orientation program and EPIC training, followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
- Adhere to dress code requirements: Caribbean blue scrubs
Required Qualifications- Active Indiana RN license or valid Compact RN license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required - may be obtained prior to start date
- Minimum 2 years of PCU or Stepdown experience
- Previous Neuro nursing experience required
- Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are eligible and welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with drip titration in a progressive or stepdown care setting
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records and PYXIS medication dispensing systems
- Experience working in a high-acuity neuro or stroke unit
Why Join Us- Work within a collaborative team environment - clinicians are never scheduled to work alone on the unit
- Structured orientation program including facility Jumpstart training and EPIC onboarding to set travelers up for success