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
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