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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,152 per week in Newburgh, IN

Malone Healthcare

  • Newburgh, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,152

Highlights

Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Cardiac Renal Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit serving a post-cardiac procedure population including heart cath, ablation, pacemaker, A-fib RVR, ESRD, CHF, sepsis, tracheostomies, nephrostomy tubes, CBI, renal biopsy, and behavioral health/detox patients. Manage drip medications including cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone) and other infusions (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix); perform recovery of heart caths using femoral and TR bands.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewburgh, IN
Salary$2,152

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Cardiac Renal Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit serving a post-cardiac procedure population including heart cath, ablation, pacemaker, A-fib RVR, ESRD, CHF, sepsis, tracheostomies, nephrostomy tubes, CBI, renal biopsy, and behavioral health/detox patients
  • Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers are required to pass telemetry competency testing
  • Manage drip medications including cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone) and other infusions (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix); perform recovery of heart caths using femoral and TR bands
  • Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, central line care, PIV insertion, CBI, and detox/CIWA protocols
  • Float within skillset as first to float, including potential cross-campus float to a nearby campus with a minimum of 2 hours' notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
  • May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility setting
Required Qualifications
  • Current active compact RN license required
  • AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required - must be attached upon submittal
  • Minimum of two years of strong cardiac/telemetry experience
  • At least one prior travel assignment required
  • Trauma Level II experience required
  • Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required)
  • Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage a patient ratio of up to 1:6-7 on night shift
  • Experience with CIWA protocol and behavioral health/detox patient populations
  • Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing needs
  • Navy blue scrubs required; no competing health system or agency logos permitted
Why Join Us
  • Work alongside a strong leadership team on a well-established cardiac renal unit with a diverse and clinically complex patient population
  • Gain cross-campus exposure in a teaching hospital environment that supports professional growth and clinical development


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