Critical Care Registered Nurse | Muncie, Indiana

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Job Description

This contract RN opportunity in a dynamic 20-bed Medical ICU/Stepdown unit offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on critically ill patients. The unit features a combination of traditional ICU care with a 2:1 patient ratio and stepdown assignments at 3:1, blending high acuity with progressive care environments. In addition, flexibility is appreciated, as floating may be required to a nearby sister unit providing care for stepdown or progressive level patients at a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio.

Qualifications:

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• Proven experience in ICU or stepdown nursing settings
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Acute critical care skills, including management of complex, unstable patients
• Ability to adapt and excel in fast-paced and newly assigned units when floating
• Strong communication, assessment, and collaborative abilities

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract position with required participation in weekend and holiday rotations

Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct, compassionate, and evidence-based care to ICU and stepdown patients
• Monitor and assess patient status, including interpretation of vital signs and use of critical care technologies
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to policy
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare providers
• Contribute to a supportive and professional unit environment, actively engaging in shared responsibilities and floating when needed

Benefits:

• Exposure to advanced ICU and stepdown patient care
• The opportunity to expand clinical skills in various acuity levels
• Support from committed colleagues and leadership in a respected unit

Bring your expertise and dedication to a rewarding ICU/stepdown contract assignment. Apply today to make a difference in a collaborative and patient-centered environment!