Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

Job Description

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\n\nLocation : Columbia City, IN\nUnit : Combined CCU and Med / Surg\nShift : Nights, 3x12s\nHours per Week : 36\nContract Type : Travel / Local\nDuration : 13 weeks\n\n\nJob Overview\n\nWe 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.\n\nGeneral Job Duties\n\nPerform patient assessments and document findings accurately in the Epic EMR system\n\nAdminister medications using Pyxis and bar code scanning technology\n\nMonitor telemetry and vital signs; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition\n\nPerform nursing procedures such as IV starts, NG tube placement, and other bedside tasks\n\nCommunicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team\n\nMaintain patient safety and provide compassionate, high-quality care\n\nEquipment Utilized\n\nEpic EMR for documentation\n\nPyxis medication dispensing system\n\nBar code scanning for medication administration\n\nTelemetry monitoring systems, vital signs monitors, and bladder scanners\n\nRequirements\n\nExperience : Minimum 2 years of recent hospital experience in a higher-acuity setting (Stepdown or ICU strongly preferred)\n\nLicensure : Active RN license (state or compact)\n\nCertifications : BLS (AHA) – Required\n\nACLS (AHA) – Required\n\nNIHSS – Strongly preferred\n\nShift & Scheduling\n\nTypical schedule : 3x12-hour shifts per week\n\nNo on-call requirements\n\nMust work at least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule\n\nNurses will not work alone\n\nFloating\n\nNo floating to other departments required; this position covers both Med / Surg and CCU within the same unit\n\nUnit Details\n\nTotal Beds : 22 (18 Med / Surg and 4 CCU beds)\n\nNurse-to-Patient Ratio : Med / Surg : 5 : 1\n\nCCU : Variable depending on acuity\n\nDress Code\n\nCaribbean Blue scrubs\n\nUndershirts or jackets in black, white, or Caribbean blue permitted\n\nOrientation\n\nEpic training : 2-day class (mandatory)\n\nUnit orientation : As needed\n\nSchedule : Week 1 : Monday–Friday (8-hour days)\n\nWeek 2 : Monday–Tuesday (8-hour days)\n\nAttendance : Mandatory for all 7 days of orientation\n\nWhy Join This Assignment?\n\nWork in a collaborative environment caring for both Med / Surg and CCU patients\n\nGain exposure to a broad range of clinical cases\n\nCompetitive pay with guaranteed hours\n\nSupportive 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 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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