Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Transitional Surgical Unit)

Location

Newark, DE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 x 12-hour shifts per week | 36 hours per week | 12-week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Transitional Surgical Unit managing common diagnoses including hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and CNS infections
• Maintain a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio across a unit of 6–10 beds
• Perform and assist with special procedures including lumbar punctures and management of lumbar drains and external ventricular devices
• Document all patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
• Adhere to shift handoff protocols, ensuring timely and thorough communication of outstanding tasks and patient status to oncoming staff
• Fulfill every-other-holiday and every-third-weekend scheduling requirements; no block scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active Delaware RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a PCU, IMC, or stepdown specialty — no exceptions
• Recent hands-on EPIC experience required
• Current relevant certifications (must be provided with submission)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neurological patient populations including stroke and seizure management
• Familiarity with lumbar drain and external ventricular device management
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR in addition to EPIC

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized transitional surgical environment with a structured, supportive nursing leadership team including Charge RNs, Assistant Nurse Managers, and Nurse Managers
• Consistent 12-week contract with defined start and end dates, offering stability and predictability in your travel assignment