IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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Job ID: 904178

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Progressive Care, Mixed Acuity)

Location

Louisville, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend rotation | No on-call requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 16-bed mixed acuity progressive care unit managing a diverse cardiac and general medicine population including arrhythmia, cath lab/PCI, COPD, CHF, and pacemaker patients
• Manage drip therapies including insulin, heparin, and amiodarone infusions, as well as high-flow oxygen and stable BiPAP
• Perform blood administration, wound dressing changes, wound VAC management, and care of drains (JP, CT) and traction (skeletal, Buck’s)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams including respiratory therapy, vascular access, sepsis and rapid response resources, hospitalists, intensivists, and specialists — all available 24/7
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR; operate unit equipment including Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• May be responsible for lab collections depending on phlebotomy staffing availability; float to mixed acuity units only as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Telemetry, PCU, or Stepdown (must include experience beyond standard Med/Surg)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Comfort with Med/Surg through Stepdown level of care
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3 or more years of Telemetry or PCU experience
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• Experience with PCA pump management (sapphire pump) and enteral feeding (kangaroo pump)
• Experience in high-acuity cardiac and general medicine environments with diverse patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a fast-paced, high-acuity unit supported by a strong, collaborative team culture with robust interdisciplinary resources available around the clock
• Enjoy free onsite parking with badge access and a structured orientation program designed to set travelers up for success

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