Stepdown RN - Bloomington, IN

Company: Soliant
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1 years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse skilled in stepdown care to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team in Bloomington, IN. This contract position offers the chance to provide critical support in a mixed-acuity unit that encompasses Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) patient care responsibilities. Qualifications and Desired Experience: Minimum of 18 months RN experience preferred; first-time stepdown nurses are encouraged to apply Current ACLS and BCLS certifications required; NIH certification is a plus Competent in cardiac care including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery care, arterial line and central line management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips Experience with post-cardiac surgery interventions such as TAVI/TAVR, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices preferred Ability to care for ventilated patients and manage ventilators is advantageous Previous charge nurse experience preferred Willingness to float across PCU and MedSurg units as needed within scope of practice Must be licensed or eligible for Indiana, compact, or temporary RN licensure prior to starting Ability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays and every other weekend required Responsibilities: Deliver compassionate and proficient nursing care across a mixed-acuity 4E PCU/MedSurg unit, catering to cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, oncology, and endocrine patients Maintain patient safety and comfort during complex clinical procedures including cardiac surgery recovery, blood product administration, and critical care equipment management Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes Comply with unit protocols involving telemetry monitoring and use of specialized equipment in private patient rooms with overhead lifts Manage patient assignments with ratios of approximately 1:5 Participate in scheduling discussions, with shift options including a night schedule of three 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM) Location:Bloomington, Indiana is a vibrant city known for its educational institutions, cultural diversity, and welcoming community. The hospital setting offers free parking and uses Cerner charting software to streamline clinical documentation. Nurses here will experience a supportive environment with access to modern facilities and a collegial team. This position is contract-based with guaranteed hours ranging from 36 to 48 hours per week depending on shift pattern. Local applicants must be aware of licensure rules applying after November 2024 for IN RNs. Flexible scheduling and block schedule accommodations are open to discussion. If you have the expertise to provide specialized cardiac and progressive care nursing and seek a challenging, supportive role in Bloomington, apply today to explore this opportunity to advance your clinical career.

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