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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 5, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Indiana requiring at least 1 year of experience and active IN or compact RN licensure.
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26-bed Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit in a hospital setting
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Diverse patient population including cardiac, neuro/stroke, dialysis, post-operative, respiratory, and general med/surg overflow patients
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Provides care requiring telemetry monitoring, frequent assessment, and specialized interventions for medically complex patients
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Manages patients with devices including telemetry monitors, IV drips (cardiac, vasoactive, or insulin infusions), central lines, PICC lines, and oxygen therapy (high-flow O2, CPAP/BiPAP)
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Night shift: 19:00–07:30
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Floating to other med/surg units may be required
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13-week contract
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Active RN license for Indiana (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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Current BLS certification (AHA)
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Current ACLS certification (AHA)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
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Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
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Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
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Valid driver's license required
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Two professional references required
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Current skills checklist required for consideration
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Performs comprehensive assessments including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status
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Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and lab results, escalating changes in patient condition to providers as needed
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Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and case management
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Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
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Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR
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Recognizes early signs of patient deterioration and activates rapid response or escalates care as needed
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Local candidates are accepted, though a radius rule applies — candidates residing within the facility's radius may be eligible at a reduced pay rate
