Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Provide exceptional nursing care in a specialized Cardiac Renal Stepdown unit, supporting high-acuity patients with complex cardiac and renal conditions. This contract role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic clinical environment focused on advanced telemetry and critical care nursing.
Location: Chandler, Indiana
Located near vibrant communities and accessible services, this area offers a balanced lifestyle with a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to urban amenities. The region provides ample opportunities for recreational activities, shopping, and dining, making it an excellent place for professional and personal growth.
Position Details:
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Dates: 4/6 or 4/20 with bi-weekly orientation
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (48 hours acceptable upon request; overtime applies after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts)
- Float Assignments: Deaconess Newburgh campus (8 miles) and potential for Henderson, KY (11 miles), with cross-campus float notice provided
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Required three weekends every six weeks; every other holiday on rotation
- No local candidates within a 40-mile radius considered
Responsibilities:
- Deliver nursing care to a 41-bed Cardiac Renal Stepdown unit, managing telemetry patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, sepsis, and other critical care needs
- Utilize advanced assessment and critical thinking for patient monitoring and management, including interpreting 12-lead EKGs and titrating drips (antiarrhythmics, heparin, etc.)
- Perform specialized procedures such as PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, continuous bladder irrigation, and nephrostomy tube care
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team maintaining a patient-nurse ratio of 1:4-5 during day shifts
- Engage in precepting students and new hires as needed in this teaching hospital environment
- Adhere to hospital policies, including scrubs with no competing logos and upholding attendance standards
Qualifications & Experience:
- Active compact nursing license required
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification current upon application
- Minimum 2 years experience strong in cardiac/telemetry nursing with at least one previous travel assignment
- Trauma level II experience preferred
- Recent EPIC electronic charting proficiency is required (orientation includes checkoff class)
- Demonstrated skills in telemetry interpretation and critical care nursing interventions
- Excellent critical thinking, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical setting
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities
- Exposure to advanced clinical practice in a reputable teaching hospital
- Collaborative team culture with experienced unit leadership
- Opportunity for professional development, including precepting and specialized skill enhancement
This contract position offers an enriching clinical experience with defined scheduling and the ability to support critical cardiac and renal patient populations. Candidates interested in elevating their nursing practice in a dynamic and supportive environment are encouraged to apply now. Please ensure all required certifications are attached with your submission.