Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Newburgh, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Newburgh, IN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Newburgh, IN | Step Down Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three weekends per six-week schedule | Every other holiday

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/intervention patients, CIWA/BH, sepsis, DKA, CVA, GI bleeds, and post-surgical cases
• Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, and Insulin
• Perform telemetry monitoring, 12-lead EKG interpretation , and pass required tele competency testing
• Conduct NIHSS/neuro assessments and dysphagia screenings
• Float within skillset as first to float; cross-campus float to nearby facilities possible with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may occur
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching 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, 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/pericardial drains, lumbar drains, and VP shunts
• Familiarity with Narcan drips
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Adaptable, resilient, and collaborative with a strong work ethic

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 per contract terms