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

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract with guaranteed 36 hours per week (48 hours available upon request)
• Three weekends out of every six-week schedule required
• 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; mid-shift float possible within same campus
• No on-call or callback requirements
• Required certifications: Current active compact license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac/telemetry experience, 1 travel assignment, and trauma level II experience required
• Recent EPIC charting experience required with mandatory checkoff class
• Must pass telemetry tests and demonstrate strong EKG interpretation skills
• Patient ratio: Night shift 1:5-7 patients
• Care for high acuity telemetry/medical-surgical patients with cardiac focus including Afib with RVR, heart blocks, CHF, COPD, sepsis, and post-ablation patients
• Required skills: 12-lead EKG interpretation, initiate/titrate drips, PIV insertion, chest tube management, CBI, and nephrostomy tube care
• Must demonstrate strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Scrubs required with no competing health system or agency logos
• May require precepting of students and new hires in teaching hospital environment
• Associate degree or certificate required
• 40-mile radius local candidate restriction applies

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates as a teaching hospital with a strong focus on cardiac and telemetry care. The 32-bed cardiac renal stepdown unit has excellent staff retention and experienced leadership, with the unit manager having over 15 years of experience building a cohesive team. The facility maintains high standards for patient care and offers comprehensive cardiac services including heart catheterization and specialized cardiac procedures.

Location:

Evansville, IN

Evansville offers a vibrant river city atmosphere along the Ohio River with a rich cultural scene and affordable cost of living. The city provides excellent healthcare career opportunities while maintaining a strong sense of community and access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation along the scenic riverfront.