TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47630!
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) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Step Down unit serving a cardiac, neurological, and complex medical patient population including post-cath interventions, CVA, sepsis, DKA, GI bleeds, and CIWA/BH patients
- Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency testing
- Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, and Insulin
- Conduct post-surgical assessments, NIHSS/neurological assessments, and dysphagia screenings
- Float within skillset to sister campuses with a minimum of 2-hour notice for cross-campus float; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
- May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching facility environment
Required Qualifications
- Current, active Compact RN License
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certification required — must be attached upon submittal
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 full year of Step Down experience
- At least 1 prior travel assignment and Trauma Level II experience required
- Recent EPIC charting experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
- Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with stable home vents, PleurX or pericardial drains, lumbar drains, and VP shunts
- Familiarity with Narcan drip management
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage change effectively
- Collaborative, resilient, and team-oriented work style
Why Join Us
- Work within a supportive unit known for strong CNA support, helpful charge nurses, and a collaborative team culture
- Guaranteed hours per week with the option to pick up 48-hour contracts upon request