Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Indianapolis, IN

Schedule / Job Type

• Night shifts, full-time, contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to IMC, PCU, and stepdown unit patients with acuity levels approaching ICU standards.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac drips; proficient in cardiac monitoring.
• Care for patients with chest tubes, fresh trachs, feeding tubes, and perform epidural management.
• Manage post-operative patients, including those with total laryngectomy, and oversee IV insulin protocols and titration.
• Float to various care levels, including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU, as needed, with provided resources and training.
• Potentially assist with unit charge nurse duties based on operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a high-acuity setting.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and managing cardiac drips.
• Experience with chest tube care, trachs, feeding tubes, epidurals, and IV insulin protocols.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Ability to float to different units as required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing post-op ENT, thoracic, urology, or general surgical patients.
• Familiarity with external BiPAP/CPAP and Doppler flap checks.
• Previous experience in a surgical PCU or stepdown environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical unit with diverse case types.
• Supportive environment with resources for floating and training.
• Competitive staffing engagement to enhance your critical care skillset.