Registered Nurse - RN- PCU

Interim HealthCare of Indianapolis Staffing • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Telemetry PCU Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a Night shift, 13-week contract available with a great local hospital. Our PCU RNs enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling with guaranteed 36 hours and a weekend requirement, professional growth through online CEUs and specialized training, and bonus opportunities for contract completion and referrals.

Requirements

• Active RN or Compact license within the state of Indiana
• Active Certifications Required: BLS & ACLS through the American Heart Association
• 2 years of recent and related Stepdown or Med/Tele or PCU experience, as required by the facility
• Must be able to work independently, yet together as part of a team
• Must be able to remain calm under pressure
• Active BLS, physical, TB test, and other medical compliance as required by the facility

Nice To Haves

• Previous cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to medically complex and moderately to critically ill patients in a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step-Down setting during a 13-week contract assignment.
• Continuously assess patient conditions, monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, oxygenation, and other clinical indicators, and promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient status or emergencies.
• Administer IV medications, cardiac medications, anticoagulants, blood products, and other prescribed therapies in accordance with physician orders, facility protocols, and patient-specific care plans.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry, oxygen therapy, non-invasive respiratory support, continuous cardiac monitoring, and other advanced interventions appropriate to the PCU/Step-Down setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation, promote compliance with infection control and patient safety standards, and provide compassionate education and support to patients and families.
• Recognize early signs of clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions, including escalation of care and communication with the healthcare team when indicated.
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled shifts while maintaining professionalism and accountability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications, competencies, and documentation to remain in compliance with facility and professional standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – $53/hr
• Flexible Schedule – work/life balance with guaranteed 36 hours, with weekend requirement
• Professional Growth – Online CEUs and specialized training
• Bonus Opportunities – Contract Completion / Referral

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed