Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,107 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, and cerebral angiograms, as well as general medical and psychiatric patients. Join a well-established, 37-bed neurology unit supported by experienced, stable leadership and a strong team of staff nurses who are welcoming to travel professionals.

Job ID: 885579

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,107.18

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Neurology (Medical Surgical / Neuro)
Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a neurology and neuro-surgical patient population including CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, post-op craniotomies, and cerebral angiograms, as well as general medical and psychiatric patients
• Perform strong neurological assessments including NIHSS and dysphagia screenings, with strict intake and output monitoring
• Initiate and titrate heparin drips; manage stable infusions (e.g., Protonix, Lasix); administer blood and blood products; perform venipuncture and blood cultures
• Manage indwelling drains, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and straight catheterizations; apply basic telemetry interpretation skills
• Float as first to float within skillset to a secondary campus location with a minimum of 2 hours notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse Compact License required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of two years of strong, recent neurology nursing experience
• At least one prior travel nursing assignment required
• 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 post-operative craniotomy and cerebral angiogram patient care
• Familiarity with dysphagia screening protocols and indwelling drain management
• Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to adapt to change and manage a dynamic unit environment
• Experience working in a teaching hospital setting, including precepting students or new staff

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, 37-bed neurology unit supported by experienced, stable leadership and a strong team of staff nurses who are welcoming to travel professionals
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour contracts upon request; overtime may be available on applicable contract types