Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Schedule / Job Type: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, full-time, contract
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide bedside nursing care to patients in intermediate care or stepdown units, including telemetry and neuro patient management
• Monitor and manage patient drips, including neuro medications and sedation protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in electronic health records
• Float within units or to affiliated hospitals as needed, following facility protocols
• Support unit charge responsibilities as trained, including coverage during operational needs

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana (or eligible for licensure)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in telemetry, neuro, or stepdown nursing
• ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficient in neuro patient care and management of drip medications
• Ability to work flexible weekends, with a requirement to work 50% of scheduled weekends
• Must be flexible with floating requirements across care levels (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU)

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Conscious sedation experience
• Level 1 Trauma experience
• Previous experience in teaching hospital settings, including precepting or training students

Why Join Us:

• Competitive charge pay increase of $3 per hour for eligible shifts
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic teaching environment with advanced patient populations
• Supportive team environment with resources provided for floating and training

Additional Notes:

• Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Travel is contingent upon operational needs; travelers must be willing to work weekends and float across units
• Candidates must meet all certification and licensure requirements prior to start date
• First-time travelers are accepted, and local candidates are not preferred for this role
• Candidate must comply with all hospital policies, including holiday work and travel eligibility rules