TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Evansville, Indiana, 47710!
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) | Onsite
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 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 PIV insertion
- Float within skillset to a secondary campus location with a minimum of 2 hours notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also be required
- May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching environment
Required Qualifications
- Current, active RN Compact License required
- AHA BLS certification required
- AHA ACLS certification required
- 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 not reside within 40 miles of the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with high-acuity cardiac patient populations including heart catheterization without intervention and post-ablation care
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage complex drip protocols and antidysrhythmic medications
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and adaptability skills with the ability to manage change effectively
- Collaborative, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal communication skills
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established, experienced unit team with strong retention and long-tenured leadership, offering a stable and supportive work environment
- Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour weeks upon request, providing scheduling flexibility throughout the contract