Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Healthcare, Heparin, Hospital, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Neurology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Observation)
LocationNewburgh, IN
Schedule / Job TypeContract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-Hour Shifts) | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical-Surgical Observation unit, managing a patient population that includes chest pain, abdominal pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and geri-psych placement cases
- Administer and monitor stable drips including heparin, Lasix, and Protonix, and perform peripheral IV insertions
- Conduct thorough patient assessments utilizing strong critical thinking skills to identify and respond to changes in patient condition
- Float within skillset to sister campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments
- Adhere to a weekend rotation of three weekends per six-week schedule and an every-other-holiday requirement
- May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in a teaching environment
Required Qualifications- Current, active Registered Nurse compact license
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIHSS certification
- Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience
- At least one prior travel assignment
- Trauma Level II experience
- Recent EPIC charting experience (checkoff class will be required upon start)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with observation-level patient care and neurological patient populations including CVA/TIA
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, work resiliently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively within a team
- Comfort working in a teaching hospital setting with potential precepting responsibilities
Why Join Us- Work alongside a highly supportive team with strong LPN and CNA support, fostering excellent teamwork and a positive unit culture
- Guaranteed hours per week provide stability and predictability throughout the duration of your contract