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

Provide direct nursing care to a neurology and neuro-surgical patient population including CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, post-op craniotomies, cerebral angiograms, general medical, and psychiatric patients. Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week | Overtime may be available upon request | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday required.

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

Job ID: 885578

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,060.55

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Neurology / Medical Surgical Neuro
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 | Overtime may be available upon request | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a neurology and neuro-surgical patient population including CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, post-op craniotomies, cerebral angiograms, general medical, and psychiatric patients
• Perform NIHSS assessments and dysphagia screenings; conduct strong neurological assessments with critical thinking
• Manage indwelling drains, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and straight catheterizations; maintain strict intake and output documentation
• Initiate and titrate heparin drips and stable infusions; administer blood and blood products; perform venipuncture and blood cultures
• Interpret basic telemetry and provide cross-campus float coverage within skillset as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice for cross-campus assignments
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Compact RN License
• AHA BLS Certification (must be current and attached at submittal)
• NIHSS Certification (must be current and attached at submittal)
• Minimum of two years of strong, recent neurology nursing experience
• At least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neuro-surgical patient populations including post-op craniotomies and cerebral angiograms
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage heparin and other stable IV drips
• Strong adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage change in a dynamic unit environment
• Comfortable working within a collaborative, team-oriented nursing staff

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, 37-bed neuro unit with experienced, stable leadership and a welcoming team culture that values travel nurses
• Work in a dynamic teaching environment with exposure to a diverse neuro and neuro-surgical patient population