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RN Step Down Unit
Evansville, Indiana
Deaconess Hospital

$2,050-2,131/week

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Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (except during holidays when the unit is closed)
Unit: 19 beds total; blended unit with 8 Step Down beds and 11 Med/Surg/Telemetry beds
Patient Population:
- Post-procedure cardiac (catheterizations, stents, pacers, ICDs, ablations)
- STEMI/NSTEMI care
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sepsis
- Neurological cases (CVAs, seizures, possible TBI)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Float Requirements:
- First to float within skillset
- Possible float to nearby campuses (8-11 miles away) with 2-hour notice
- Mid-shift float within same campus; cross-campus mid-shift float unlikely but possible
Weekend/Holiday Requirements:
- Work three weekends every six weeks
- Work every other holiday
On Call/Call Back: Not required
Charting System: Recent EPIC experience required (checkoff class required)
Unit Ratio:
- Days: 1 RN to 5-6 patients
- Nights: 1 RN to 4 patients
- Charge nurse will take patients; Step Down RNs also care for Med/Surg/Telemetry patients
Additional Info:
- Teaching hospital; may require precepting students and new hires
- Scrub color: Navy blue; no competing health system or agency logos allowed
- Attendance policy: 3 call-ins can result in termination
- COVID-19 vaccine not required (subject to change)

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Indiana
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Post heart catheterization care (femoral/TR bands)
Strong neurological assessments
Sepsis care
Chest tube management

Facility

Deaconess Hospital

3.4rating(39 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Deaconess Hospital

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Stepdown (RN)

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Short Term Acute Care
516 beds

ADDRESS600 Mary StreetEvansville, IN 47747

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About Evansville, IN

As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Evansville, IN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 88°F, and winter lows are around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Evansville, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Evansville is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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