Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Heparin, Hospital, Insulin, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Neurology, Nursing, Oncology, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telemetry, Titration, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro Cardiac Unit)
LocationNewburgh, IN
Schedule / Job TypeContract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (12-Hour Days, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week
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 patients
- Perform NIHSS assessments, dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological assessments
- Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; must pass required telemetry competency testing
- Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, cardiac, and heparin infusions
- Perform heart cath recovery including femoral and TR band management
- Float within skillset to alternate campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments
Required Qualifications- Current active Registered Nurse compact license required
- Minimum of two years of strong Telemetry / Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- At least one prior travel nursing assignment required
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required; recent Epic EMR experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with NG/PEG tubes and PIV insertion
- Familiarity with Tikosyn dosing and chest tube management
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change and manage a dynamic patient environment
Why Join Us- Join a welcoming, team-oriented unit with proactive charge nurses and knowledgeable support staff on a well-established 32-bed Neuro Cardiac unit
- Gain diverse clinical exposure through a varied patient population and potential multi-campus experience within a teaching hospital environment