Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,058 per week in Evansville, IN

Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit serving trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, back, rib fractures) patient populations with a daytime ratio of 1:3-5. Contract (13 or 20 weeks) | Full-Time | Days | 12-hour 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).

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Evansville, Indiana, 47701!

Job ID: 874877

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,058.86

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Ortho/Neuro/Trauma)
Location

Evansville, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 20 weeks) | Full-Time | Days | 12-hour 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 patient care on a 44-bed Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit serving trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, back, rib fractures) patient populations with a daytime ratio of 1:3-5
• Perform strong neurological assessments, log rolling, and application of assistive devices including back braces and immobilizers
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers may be required to pass a telemetry test (step-down experience only)
• Document accurately using Epic EMR (checkoff class required upon start)
• Float within skillset as first to float; cross-campus float to nearby Indiana and Kentucky campuses possible with 2-hour notice provided
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations (three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday); may assist with precepting students and new hires as this is a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Current, active RN Compact License
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year in ortho/neuro/trauma
• Minimum 1 prior travel assignment completed
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in PIV insertion and telemetry/12-lead EKG interpretation
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management, drip management (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), and epidural management
• Familiarity with PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, and wound care including wound vacs and packing
• CIWA protocol and behavioral health experience
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Travelers are integrated as valued members of the team, with supportive staff and experienced, long-tenured unit leadership
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity ortho/neuro/trauma environment within a well-established teaching facility