TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47630!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro Cardiac Unit)
Location
Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week (48-hour contracts available upon request; overtime may apply after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts)
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-operative craniotomy patients
- Perform NIHSS assessments, dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological evaluations
- Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers are expected to pass telemetry competency testing
- Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, cardiac, and heparin infusions; perform heart cath recovery (femoral and TR bands)
- Float within skillset to sister campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments
- May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching environment
Required Qualifications
- Active, current Compact RN License
- AHA BLS Certification (must be attached at time of submittal)
- NIHSS Certification (must be attached at time of submittal)
- Minimum two years of strong Telemetry/Med-Surg experience with at least one prior travel assignment and Trauma Level II experience
- Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
- Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with NG/PEG tubes and PIV insertion
- Familiarity with Tikosyn dosing and chest tube management
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage change effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team-oriented approach
Why Join Us
- Join a welcoming unit with a supportive team culture, proactive charge nurses, and knowledgeable clerical support on a well-established 32-bed Neuro Cardiac unit
- Gain exposure to a diverse and complex patient population in a dynamic teaching hospital environment