Travel Registered Nurse RN Care&PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title
Travel RN – PCU / Step-Down (3x12's – Days)
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Schedule / Job Type
Contract – Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | 36 Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend Required (Saturday & Sunday)
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a 27-bed Progressive Care / Step-Down unit with patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage a diverse patient population including sepsis, respiratory distress, substance abuse disorders, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, and renal conditions
Administer and monitor vasoactive and specialty drips including norepinephrine, nicardipine, precedex, insulin, and diltiazem
Operate Alaris pumps and perform EKG monitoring; perform peripheral lab draws
Document accurately using Epic EMR
Float to other inpatient areas as needed when the home unit is at low census
Required Qualifications
Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of Progressive Care / PCU / Step-Down experience
Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
EKG test required prior to placement
Proficiency with comprehensive assessment skills and peripheral lab draws
Experience managing vasoactive and specialty drip infusions
Ability to commit to every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience with Epic EMR
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with a positive, flexible, and empathetic approach to patient care
Why Join Us
Work in a well-structured Progressive Care unit with a clear orientation program including unit-based training and EMR support on day one
Join a collaborative inpatient team caring for a clinically diverse patient population with opportunities to apply advanced critical care nursing skills