Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Newburgh, IN

Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Step Down Unit serving a cardiac, neurological, and medically complex patient population including post-cath/stent/intervention, CIWA/BH, sepsis, DKA, CVA, GI bleeds, and post-surgical cases. Float within skillset as first to float; cross-campus float to a nearby campus (within approximately 8-11 miles) is possible with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47629!

Job ID: 900862
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Step Down Unit serving a cardiac, neurological, and medically complex patient population including post-cath/stent/intervention, CIWA/BH, sepsis, DKA, CVA, GI bleeds, and post-surgical cases
• Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers are required to pass telemetry competency testing
• Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, and Insulin
• Conduct NIHSS/neuro assessments and dysphagia screenings
• Float within skillset as first to float; cross-campus float to a nearby campus (within approximately 8-11 miles) is possible with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Compact RN License
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year of Step Down experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent EPIC charting experience required
• Must not reside within 40 miles of the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with stable home vents, PleurX/pericardial drains, lumbar drains, and VP shunts
• Familiarity with Narcan drips
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage change effectively
• Collaborative, team-oriented work style with strong interpersonal skills

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit environment with strong CNA support, helpful charge nurses, and a collaborative team culture
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour contracts upon request; overtime may be available on applicable contract types