IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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Job ID: 894272

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,873.84

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Surgical PCU)

Location

Indianapolis, IN | Progressive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity Surgical PCU serving ENT, Thoracic, General Surgery, Urology, and Medical Overflow patient populations
• Manage complex post-operative patients including those with chest tubes, fresh trachs, epidurals, feeding tubes, and total laryngectomies
• Administer and titrate IV insulin drips and manage non-titratable cardiac drips; perform cardiac monitoring at the unit level
• Perform Doppler flap checks and support external BiPAP/CPAP management
• Rotate every other weekend per contract; consecutive weekends may be expected based on operational needs
• Float to varying levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the facility or to an affiliate hospital as needed — floating is required of all travelers; refusal to float may result in contract termination

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — must be in hand prior to start date; temporary licenses may be obtainable once permanent license application has been submitted
• ACLS certification required
• BCLS certification required
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required; please refer to unit description for any specialty-specific exceptions
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, epidurals, IV insulin protocols, and high-acuity post-surgical care
• Nursing degree must be from a program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
• Must live outside the state of Indiana to be eligible for this position (Indiana residents are considered local and are not accepted for this role)
• Candidates must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them during assignment
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of RN experience in a PCU, stepdown, or high-acuity surgical setting
• Experience with ENT, Thoracic, or complex General/Urology surgical patient populations
• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are also accepted
• Comfort with charge nurse responsibilities, as coverage may be requested with training and resources provided

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, near-ICU level acuity environment within a reputable teaching institution, gaining exposure to a diverse and complex surgical patient population
• Supportive onboarding with resources provided for floating assignments and any charge nurse coverage needs

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