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

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to complex Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients including post cardiac cath with interventions, CVA/TIA, ICD, complex abdominal surgeries, oncology, and post-craniotomy patients. Why Join Us Join a welcoming, team-oriented unit with proactive charge nurses and knowledgeable support staff on a well-established 32-bed Neuro Cardiac unit.

Job Title

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

Location

Newburgh, 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 nursing care to complex Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients including post cardiac cath with interventions, CVA/TIA, ICD, complex abdominal surgeries, oncology, and post-craniotomy patients
• Perform NIHSS assessments, dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological assessments
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; initiate and titrate drips including insulin, cardiac, and heparin infusions
• Perform heart cath recovery including femoral and TR band management
• Float within skillset to alternate campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Current active compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of two years of strong Telemetry / Medical-Surgical experience
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must pass telemetry competency testing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with NG/PEG tubes and PIV insertion
• Familiarity with Tikosyn dosing and chest tube management
• Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and interpersonal communication skills

Why Join Us

• Join a welcoming, team-oriented unit with proactive charge nurses and knowledgeable support staff on a well-established 32-bed Neuro Cardiac unit
• Guaranteed weekly hours with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts upon request