Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Newburgh, IN

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47630!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro Cardiac Unit)

Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to complex Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients including post cardiac cath with interventions, CVA/TIA, ICD, complex abdominal surgeries, oncology, and post-craniotomy (POD 2)
• Perform NIHSS assessments, dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological assessments
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency tests
• Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, cardiac, and heparin protocols
• Perform heart cath recovery including femoral and TR band management
• Float within skillset to a sister campus with a minimum of 2 hours notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur; cross-campus mid-shift float is possible but unlikely

Required Qualifications

• Active, current compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of strong Telemetry/Med-Surg experience
• At least one prior travel assignment required; Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with NG/PEG tubes and PIV insertion
• Familiarity with Tikosyn dosing and chest tube management
• Strong adaptability, critical thinking, and ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented personality with strong interpersonal skills

Why Join Us

• Join a welcoming, team-focused unit with proactive charge nurses and supportive clerical staff on a 32-bed Neuro Cardiac unit
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour contracts available upon request; overtime may be available on 48-hour contracts after 52 hours worked