RN Stroke Step Down Unit
Evansville, Indiana
INEVA Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Specialty: RN Step Down (Stroke Unit)
Unit Details:

• Dedicated Stroke Unit
• 30 beds
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4
• Patient types include Medical, DKA, Cardiac, GI, Renal, Sepsis, Trauma, Surgery

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of Stepdown nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies if vaccine is declined
• Pharmacology, Medical Surgical, EKG exams, and Core Competencies must be updated every 3 years
• Onboarding includes completion of nursing contingent worker education and contract worker onboarding
• Unit-specific checklist is optional but may be required by unit leadership within one week of start

Summary

This is a long-term travel nursing assignment on a dedicated Stroke Step Down Unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. The role requires a current RN license, multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification, and a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience. Comprehensive health screenings, background checks, and competency exams are mandatory prior to and during the assignment. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.