Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Lafayette, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Lafayette, IN
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Lafayette, Indiana, 47901!

Job ID: 902645

Job Title


Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Lafayette, IN | Short-Term Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 4×12-Hour Shifts (18:00-06:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a dynamic mixed acuity unit encompassing medical-surgical and progressive levels of care, including oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary patients
• Manage MS patients at a 1:5-6 ratio and PCU-level patients at a 1:3-4 ratio
• Administer and monitor IV drips including cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin drips
• Care for unstable stroke patients and patients requiring BiPAP support
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Float within the hospital or to affiliate facilities as required of all travelers

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand prior to start date; pending permanent license may be accepted if application has been submitted and a temporary license is obtainable
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• Solid neurological nursing experience required
• Background from MS/Telemetry or PCU settings accepted
• Must be willing and able to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Indiana residents are not accepted for this position (locals not accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for oncology and/or stroke patients
• Familiarity with progressive care or step-down unit environments
• Prior experience with Cerner charting system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a clinically diverse and fast-paced mixed acuity environment with exposure to oncology, stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary patient populations
• Free on-site parking available

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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