Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Cardiac Renal Unit)
Location
Evansville, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week (48 hours/week may be available upon request; overtime may apply after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity 41-bed Cardiac/Telemetry Medical-Surgical unit serving patients with conditions including AFib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post-ablation, dialysis, and BH/CIWA protocols
- Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers are expected to pass telemetry competency testing
- Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, aminophylline, Cardizem, Tikosyn, and Amiodarone
- Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, nephrostomy tubes, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), and PIV insertion
- Float within skillset to alternate campuses (approximately 8–11 miles away) with a minimum of 2 hours notice for cross-campus float; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
- May be required to precept nursing students and new hires as this is a teaching facility
Required Qualifications
- Current, active RN Compact License
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of strong Cardiac/Telemetry RN experience; at least 1 prior travel assignment and Trauma Level II experience required
- Recent Epic EMR experience required (competency check-off class will be required upon start)
- Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with high-acuity cardiac patient populations including heart catheterization (without intervention), post-ablation care, and antidysrhythmic medication management
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change and manage a demanding patient load
- Experience with nephrostomy tubes, CBI, and chest tube or indwelling drain management
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism; attendance compliance is strictly monitored
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established, high-retention unit led by experienced leadership, offering a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Gain exposure to a diverse, high-acuity cardiac and medical-surgical patient population in a reputable teaching facility setting