Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Evansville, IN
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week contract with bi-weekly orientation starting December 1st
• Three weekends required out of every six-week schedule
• Every other holiday rotation required
• Float requirement: First to float within skillset to Deaconess Newburgh campus (8 miles) and potential float to Deaconess Henderson, KY (11 miles)
• 2-hour notice given for cross campus float assignments
• Mid-shift float within same campus possible
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6 on days with charge nurse taking patients
• Work on 19-bed blended unit (8 designated stepdown beds, 11 medical/surgical telemetry)
• Care for post-procedure cardiac patients, STEMI/NSTEMI, carotid endarterectomy, sepsis, neuro patients (CVAs, seizures, possible TBI), and DKA
• Required skills: Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation, post heart cath care, initiate/titrate drips, NIHSS assessments, sepsis care, chest tubes, PIV insertion
• Must pass telemetry tests and complete EPIC checkoff class
• Required certifications: Active compact nursing license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years stepdown experience plus 1 travel contract OR 5 years stepdown experience
• Recent EPIC charting experience required
• Must wear navy blue scrubs with no competing health system or agency logos
• May require precepting students and new hires in teaching hospital environment
• No local candidates within 40-mile radius
• Associate degree or certificate in nursing required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates as a teaching hospital with a newly established stepdown unit managed by an experienced leader with over 20 years of service and the organization's lowest turnover rate for 2024. The facility specializes in cardiac and neurological care, offering comprehensive services for post-procedure patients and complex medical conditions. The stepdown unit features a blended care model combining dedicated stepdown beds with medical/surgical telemetry capabilities.

Location:

Evansville, IN

Evansville offers a vibrant river city experience along the Ohio River with a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and numerous recreational opportunities. The city provides an excellent work-life balance with affordable living costs, beautiful riverfront attractions, and easy access to outdoor activities while maintaining the amenities of a mid-sized metropolitan area.