Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Princeton, IN

Job DescriptionReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Job DescriptionNursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.Provide expert nursing care in a specialized stepdown unit supporting patients with complex cardiac and neurological conditions. This 13-week contract role offers a dynamic day-shift schedule and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, teaching hospital environment.Location:Position is based in Princeton, Indiana, with occasional float opportunities to nearby campuses approximately 8 to 11 miles away. The setting includes a 16-bed stepdown unit renowned for strong team support and patient-focused care.Responsibilities:Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring post-cardiac interventions, neurological monitoring, and critical care management.Interpret tele and 12-lead EKGs and manage infusion drips such as antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin.Conduct post-surgical assessments and neuro evaluations including NIHSS and dysphagia screens.Maintain accurate electronic documentation using EPIC after completing required checkoff.Float within the skillset to sister facilities as needed with appropriate advance notice.Participate in precepting students and new hires as part of a teaching hospital setting.Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, with three weekends out of every six and proactive adaptation to schedule requirements.Qualifications and Experience:Current active compact RN license.Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS.Minimum of 2 years RN experience, including at least 1 year in stepdown nursing and trauma level II exposure.Recent EPIC charting experience required.Proven skills in tele/12-lead EKG interpretation, critical drip management, and neurological assessments.Preferred experience with home vents, drains, shunts, and Narcan drips.Strong assessment, critical thinking, resilience, and adaptability.Additional Details:Guaranteed minimum 36 hours weekly; 48 hours accepted upon request with overtime after 52 hours.Navy blue scrubs mandatory; no competing logos allowed.COVID-19 vaccination not required at this time.Must adhere to a 40-mile radius rulelocal candidates outside this are eligible.Failure to report for three call-ins may result in termination.This contract opportunity is ideal for dedicated stepdown nurses prepared to bring critical expertise and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced clinical environment. xijylhu Submit your credentials now to take the next step in your nursing career with a well-established healthcare team.

Created: 2026-03-10