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

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a cardiac-heavy patient population including AFib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post-ablation, and dialysis patients. Schedule / Job Type Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (12-Hour Days, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week (48-Hour contracts available upon request).

Job Title

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

Location

Evansville, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (12-Hour Days, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week (48-Hour contracts available upon request)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a cardiac-heavy patient population including AFib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post-ablation, and dialysis patients
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation, including passing required telemetry competency assessments
• Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, aminophylline, Cardizem, Tikosyn, and Amiodarone
• Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, nephrostomy tubes, CBI, and perform PIV insertion
• Float within skillset to a sister campus (approximately 8–11 miles away) with a minimum of 2 hours notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also required
• May be required to precept students and new hires in a teaching hospital environment

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Recent hands-on experience with EPIC electronic health records (checkoff class will be required)
• Demonstrated proficiency in telemetry interpretation, drip titration, and management of complex cardiac rhythms
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, high-retention unit led by experienced leadership, offering a stable and supportive team environment
• Work on a 41-bed unit with consistent guaranteed hours and the opportunity to expand to a 48-hour contract upon request