PCU RN
Valparaiso, IN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Travel Registered Nurse – IMCU / Stepdown (Nights)

Location

Valparaiso, IN | Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | No on-call requirements | Expected 72–96 hours bi-weekly

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate and stepdown level nursing care in a 29-bed IMCU unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Perform continuous cardiac and telemetry monitoring for intermediate acuity patients
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips, including Heparin and other titratable cardiac medications
• Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment including CPAP and BiPAP
• Provide post-cardiac care and manage patients with chest tubes
• Float to other units as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Indiana
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an IMCU, PCU, or Stepdown setting
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, CPAP, BiPAP, chest tubes, post-cardiac care, Heparin drips, and titratable cardiac drips
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in an intermediate or stepdown care environment
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring in a high-acuity stepdown setting
• Ability to adapt quickly to unit protocols and float as needed

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured intermediate care environment with a consistent night shift schedule and no on-call obligations
• Orientation dates available on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, supporting a smooth onboarding experience