Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Newburgh, IN

Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Step Down Unit managing a diverse cardiac and complex medical population including post-cath/stent patients, CIWA/BH, Sepsis, DKA, CVA, GI bleeds, and post-surgical cases. Float within skillset as needed, including to an additional campus location with a minimum of 2 hours' notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible.

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

Job ID: 900863
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) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Step Down Unit managing a diverse cardiac and complex medical population including post-cath/stent patients, CIWA/BH, Sepsis, DKA, CVA, GI bleeds, and post-surgical cases
• Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, and Insulin
• Conduct NIHSS/neurological assessments and dysphagia screenings as required
• Float within skillset as needed, including to an additional campus location with a minimum of 2 hours' notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
• Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements (three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday)
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active multistate compact RN license
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certification required - must be attached at time of submittal
• 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 EMR 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, VP shunts, or Narcan drips
• 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 environment featuring 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