Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,105 per week in Newburgh, IN

Provide direct nursing care to a neurology and neuro-surgical patient population including CVA, elective back/neck surgeries, post-op craniotomies, and cerebral angiogram patients, as well as general medical and psychiatric patients. Float as first to float within skillset to a sister campus location with a minimum of 2 hours' notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible; may precept students and new hires as this is a teaching facility.

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

Job ID: 865717

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,105.49

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Neurology (Medical Surgical / Neuro-Surgical)
Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week; 48-hour contracts available upon request (overtime applies after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts) | Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday required | Orientation week hours may vary from standard weekly expectations; holiday closures may affect scheduled hours
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a neurology and neuro-surgical patient population including CVA, elective back/neck surgeries, post-op craniotomies, and cerebral angiogram patients, as well as general medical and psychiatric patients
• Perform strong neurological assessments including NIHSS and dysphagia screening, with strict intake and output monitoring, straight catheterization, and Foley management
• Initiate and titrate heparin drips; manage stable infusions (e.g., Protonix, Lasix); administer blood and blood products; perform venipuncture and blood cultures
• Manage NG tubes and indwelling drains; apply basic telemetry interpretation skills
• Document accurately using the facility's electronic health record system; participation in a charting checkoff class will be required
• Float as first to float within skillset to a sister campus location with a minimum of 2 hours' notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible; may precept students and new hires as this is a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Active, current compact RN license
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• 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 caring for post-operative craniotomy and cerebral angiogram patients
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and titrate vasoactive and anticoagulant drips
• Strong critical thinking and independent assessment skills in a high-acuity neuro environment
• Adaptable, resilient, and collaborative with the ability to manage change effectively

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, 37-bed neuro-surgical unit with experienced, stable leadership and a strong, welcoming team of staff nurses who value travel professionals
• Gain exposure to a diverse neuro-surgical patient population in a supportive teaching environment with opportunities to contribute to the development of new staff