Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Indianapolis, IN

Schedule / Job Type

• Night shifts, Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a surgical Progressive Care Unit with acuity nearing ICU level, supporting cases such as ENT, thoracic, general surgery, and urology.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage complex cardiac drips, including non-titratable and titratable infusions, with proficiency in cardiac monitoring.
• Safely care for patients with chest tubes, fresh trachs, feeding tubes, epidurals, and external BiPAP/CPAP devices.
• Manage post-operative care, including care for patients with total laryngectomy and performing Doppler flap checks.
• Cover unit charge nurse responsibilities when needed, with provided training.
• Float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) as required, following floating policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU or PCU experience.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and management of cardiac drips.
• Certification in ACLS and BLS.
• Ability to care for post-op surgical patients with multiple complex needs, including chest tubes, feeding tubes, and epidurals.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with total laryngectomy or requiring Doppler flap checks.
• Knowledge of IV insulin protocols and titration.
• Experience working in a high-acuity surgical unit, including ENT, thoracic, and general surgery cases.
• Flexibility to float between different units and care levels as needed.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, advanced surgical unit nearing ICU-level acuity.
• Supportive environment with resources and training for charge nurse responsibilities and floating.
• Contribute to patient recovery in a hospital committed to high-quality surgical care.