Registered Nurse

Columbus Regional Health•Columbus, IN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a 13-bed Medical Surgical Step Down Unit (SDU) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4. Patients may include those with respiratory failure requiring BiPAP, sepsis, severe electrolyte imbalances, and patients recovering from thoracotomies/VATS, wedge resections, vascular procedures, and other surgeries. The position is scheduled for two 12-hour night shifts per week (24 hours per week), from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes weekend and holiday requirements. The role is considered part-time, and employees working at least 16 hours per week are eligible for benefits. New nurses have an hourly base rate starting at $33.34; experienced nurses may receive a base rate in the top 25% of nurses in the region. Compensation is based on RN experience, job performance, and market conditions. Applicable shift differentials and Sunday/holiday premiums are available.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing (ASN) or equivalent required upon hire.
Indiana Registered Nurse License or Multi-State Registered Nurse License through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire; the employer provides training and time to obtain certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire; the employer provides training and time to obtain certification.
Frequent standing, walking, talking, and listening are required.
Must be able to lift or move more than 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients in the Medical Surgical Step Down Unit.
Care for patients with conditions and needs that may include respiratory failure requiring BiPAP, sepsis management, severe electrolyte imbalances, and postoperative recovery following thoracotomies/VATS, wedge resections, vascular procedures, and other surgeries.