Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (Travel Contract)
Location: Valparaiso, IN

Pay Rate: $50/hour
Hours: 72 hours bi-weekly
Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Maximum RTO: 1 week
Call Requirements: None
Floating: Required
Blocked Scheduling: Not available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Valparaiso, Indiana. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 30-bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio, focusing on telemetry, heart failure, and stroke cases.

You’ll play a vital role in assessing patients, monitoring telemetry, and documenting care accurately in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for PCU patients, including telemetry and cardiac monitoring

• Conduct assessments and document patient progress accurately and efficiently

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Float to other units as needed to support patient care

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Indiana RN license (or Compact License)

• BLS and NIHSS required

• ACLS required within 6 months of start date

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of PCU or telemetry nursing experience

• Proficiency with Cerner EMR