Step Down Unit RN
Evansville, IN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

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

Location

Evansville, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a blended stepdown/medical-surgical unit (19 beds) with a patient population that includes post-procedure cardiac patients (cath, stents, interventions, pacers, ICD, ablation), STEMI/NSTEMI identification and management, carotid endarterectomy, sepsis, neurological conditions (CVAs, seizures, possible TBI), and DKA
• Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers will be required to pass tele competency tests
• Initiate and titrate drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and Heparin
• Conduct NIHSS assessments and strong neurological evaluations; manage post-heart cath care including femoral and TR band management
• Manage chest tubes, PIV insertion, and sepsis care protocols; apply strong critical thinking and assessment skills throughout all patient interactions
• Float within skillset as needed, including to a secondary campus (approximately 8 miles away) and a third campus across state lines (approximately 11 miles away), with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats; may also be required to precept students and new hires as this is a teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of solid stepdown experience plus at least 1 travel contract, OR a minimum of 5 years of solid stepdown experience with no travel background
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (a checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must reside at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a stepdown or IMC/PCU setting
• Experience with blended acuity units serving both stepdown and medical-surgical patient populations
• Familiarity with cardiac intervention recovery protocols and neuro assessment tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients with strong independent critical thinking skills

Why Join Us

• This unit is led by a long-tenured manager recognized for maintaining the lowest staff turnover in the organization, reflecting a stable and supportive work environment
• Expected 36 hours per week with a consistent day shift schedule; weekend commitment is three weekends per six-week schedule with every other holiday expected