Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,002 per week in Anderson, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Anderson, IN
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,002 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/5/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit Profession: RN Step Down Specialty: RN Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Certification Must-Have: Strong critical thinking skills and clinical judgment Description: The Step-Down Unit/Progressive Care Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but do not meet criteria for intensive care. The RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role requires strong critical thinking skills and clinical judgment. The RN must manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include providing direct patient care for medically complex patients requiring telemetry and frequent monitoring. Perform comprehensive assessments, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status. Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and laboratory results. Notify providers of changes in patient condition. Administer medications safely, including IV medications, per physician orders and hospital policy. Manage and care for patients with devices such as telemetry monitoring, IV drips, central lines, PICC lines, and oxygen therapy. Implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, case management, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes. Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions. Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record. Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and activate rapid response or escalate care as needed. Adhere to infection prevention protocols, fall precautions, and patient safety standards. May float to other medical/surgical units as needed. This unit serves a wide variety of patients, including those with cardiac, neuro/stroke, and respiratory conditions, as well as post-operative patients.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam