Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,060 per week in Newburgh, IN

Float within skillset to a sister campus (approximately 8 miles away) or a cross-state campus (approximately 11 miles away) with a minimum 2-hour notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible. Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical-Surgical Observation unit with a patient population including chest pain, abdominal pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and geri-psych placement cases.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47629!

Job ID: 883652

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,060.55

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Observation)
Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical-Surgical Observation unit with a patient population including chest pain, abdominal pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and geri-psych placement cases
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:4-5 on day shifts with strong LPN and CNA support
• Administer and monitor stable drips including heparin, Lasix, and Protonix; perform PIV insertion
• Apply strong assessment and critical thinking skills to manage a diverse and complex patient population
• Float within skillset to a sister campus (approximately 8 miles away) or a cross-state campus (approximately 11 miles away) with a minimum 2-hour notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
• May be required to precept students and new hires at this teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse compact license
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience
• At least one prior travel assignment
• Trauma Level II experience required
• 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 CVA/TIA and neurological patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a high-teamwork environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff

Why Join Us

• Join a unit known for excellent teamwork and strong support from LPNs and CNAs in a well-established acute care setting
• Gain experience in a dynamic teaching environment with exposure to a diverse Medical-Surgical and Observation patient population