Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,450 per week

Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbia City, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – CCU / Med-Surg (Combined Unit) – Travel Assignment

Location : Columbia City, IN

Unit : Combined CCU and Med / Surg

Shift : Nights, 3x12s

Hours per Week : 36

Contract Type : Travel / Local

Duration : 13 weeks

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the combined Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Medical / Surgical team OR stepdown. This position involves providing comprehensive bedside care to a diverse patient population ranging from med / surg to higher-acuity CCU cases. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills, critical thinking ability, and confidence in managing both stable and intermediate-care patients.

General Job Duties

Equipment Utilized

Requirements

BLS (AHA) – Required

Shift & Scheduling

Floating

Unit Details

Med / Surg : 5 : 1

Dress Code

Orientation

Week 1 : Monday–Friday (8-hour days)

Why Join This Assignment?

Registered Nurse (RN) – CCU / Med-Surg (Combined Unit) – Travel Assignment

Location : Columbia City, IN

Unit : Combined CCU and Med / Surg

Shift : Nights, 3x12s

Hours per Week : 36

Contract Type : Travel / Local

Duration : 13 weeks

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the combined Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Medical / Surgical team OR stepdown. This position involves providing comprehensive bedside care to a diverse patient population ranging from med / surg to higher-acuity CCU cases. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills, critical thinking ability, and confidence in managing both stable and intermediate-care patients.

General Job Duties

Perform patient assessments and document findings accurately in the Epic EMR system

Administer medications using Pyxis and bar code scanning technology

Monitor telemetry and vital signs; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition

Perform nursing procedures such as IV starts, NG tube placement, and other bedside tasks

Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team

Maintain patient safety and provide compassionate, high-quality care

Equipment Utilized

Epic EMR for documentation

Pyxis medication dispensing system

Bar code scanning for medication administration

Telemetry monitoring systems, vital signs monitors, and bladder scanners

Requirements

Experience : Minimum 2 years of recent hospital experience in a higher-acuity setting (Stepdown or ICU strongly preferred)

Licensure : Active RN license (state or compact)

Certifications : BLS (AHA) – Required

ACLS (AHA) – Required

NIHSS – Strongly preferred

Shift & Scheduling

Typical schedule : 3x12-hour shifts per week

No on-call requirements

Must work at least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

Nurses will not work alone

Floating

No floating to other departments required; this position covers both Med / Surg and CCU within the same unit

Unit Details

Total Beds : 22 (18 Med / Surg and 4 CCU beds)

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : Med / Surg : 5 : 1

CCU : Variable depending on acuity

Dress Code

Caribbean Blue scrubs

Undershirts or jackets in black, white, or Caribbean blue permitted

Orientation

Epic training : 2-day class (mandatory)

Unit orientation : As needed

Schedule : Week 1 : Monday–Friday (8-hour days)

Week 2 : Monday–Tuesday (8-hour days)

Attendance : Mandatory for all 7 days of orientation

Why Join This Assignment?

Work in a collaborative environment caring for both Med / Surg and CCU patients

Gain exposure to a broad range of clinical cases

Competitive pay with guaranteed hours

Supportive leadership and comprehensive orientation program

About Protouch Staffing

Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.

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