Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Evansville, IN
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,063/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration17 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$817/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
UNIT: Cardiac Neuro PCU
CLINICAL INTERVIEW
Minimum Experience REQUIRED: 2 solid years Stepdown + 1 travel contract OR 5 years of solid Stepdown if no travel experience
Required Certs: Must have current active compact license. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS and NIHSS.
Skillset: Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation (TRAVELERS REQUIRED TO PASS TELE TESTS), post heart cath care (fem./TR bands), initiate/titrate drips (Cardizem, Amio, cardene, nitro, Insulin, Heparin), NIHSS/strong neuro assessments, sepsis care, chest tubes, PIV insertion. Must have strong assessment and critical thinking skills!
Float Requirement: First to float within skillset. Deaconess Newburgh (IN) campus (8 miles apart) & potential to float to Deaconess Henderson (KY – 11 miles). 2 HR notice given for cross campus float. Mid-shift float within same campus. Cross campus mid-shift float is unlikely but possible.
On Call/Call Back Requirement: N/A
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule. Every other holiday.
Charting Experience: Recent EPIC experience required (will be required to do a checkoff class)
Patient Population: Post procedure cardiac (cath/stents/interventions, pacers, ICD, ablation), Identify/care of STEMI/NSTEMI, Carotid endarterectomy, Sepsis, Neuro (CVAs, seizures, possible TBI), DKA.
Unit Information: 19 beds, blended unit (8 designated Stepdown bed, 11 MS/T)
Ratio: Days 1:5-6; NOCs 1:4; CN will take patients. Stepdown RNs will take MS/T patients.
Unit Strengths: The manager opening this unit has been with Deaconess over 20+ years and had the lowest turnover in the organization for 2024.
Scrub Colors: Navy blue scrubs - No competing health systems or agency logos
NO LOCAL CANIDATES (40 MILE RADIUS RULE)
Bi-weekly orientation
* 3 call-ins can result in termination *
*** Teaching hospital, may require precepting of students & new hires ***
Covid-19 Vaccine Not Required -- Subject to change
GSA hours are not guaranteed the week of Orientation. Traveler is guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays where unit is closed
Employer
TotalMed RN
34 nurses recommend working with TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Evansville, IN
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Evansville, IN here's what you should know:- Evansville's cost of living is 13% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 88°F, and winter lows are around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Evansville, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Evansville is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended.
- Evansville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- The city offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic Ohio River views, walking and biking paths, and urban parks like Garvin Park.
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