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

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity 41-bed Cardiac/Renal Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit serving patients with conditions including AFib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post-ablation, dialysis, and BH/CIWA protocols. Float within skillset to other campus locations as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments; may precept students and new hires as required.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Evansville, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 or 20 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36–48 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity 41-bed Cardiac/Renal Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit serving patients with conditions including AFib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post-ablation, dialysis, and BH/CIWA protocols
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation, including identification of arrhythmias, heart blocks, and flutter
• Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, aminophylline, Cardizem, Tikosyn, and Amiodarone
• Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, nephrostomy tubes, CBI, and PIV insertion
• Document accurately using the EPIC electronic health record system
• Float within skillset to other campus locations as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments; may precept students and new hires as required

Required Qualifications

• Current, active compact RN license
• AHA BLS certification
• AHA ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2 years of strong Cardiac/Telemetry RN experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment and Trauma Level II experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Recent hands-on experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Demonstrated ability to pass telemetry competency testing
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, experienced unit with strong staff retention and consistent leadership, offering a stable and supportive travel nursing environment
• Guaranteed hours per week with the option to work up to 48 hours, providing flexibility and earning potential throughout your contract