TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47629!
Job ID: 865713
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,152.12
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Cardiac Renal Unit)
LocationNewburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to a cardiac renal patient population including post-cardiac procedure patients (heart cath, ablation, pacemaker), A-fib RVR, ESRD, CHF, sepsis, tracheostomies, and behavioral health/detox cases
- Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency tests
- Manage drip medications (cardiac: Cardizem, Amiodarone; other: Heparin, Lasix, Protonix, etc.), chest tubes, indwelling drains, CBI, and central line care
- Recover heart cath patients using femoral and TR band techniques; perform PIV insertion and apply CIWA/detox protocols
- Float within skillset to sister campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
- May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching environment
Required Qualifications- Active, current Compact RN License required
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required - must be attached at time of submittal
- Minimum of two years of strong cardiac/telemetry nursing experience
- At least one prior travel nursing assignment completed
- 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 nephrostomy tubes, renal biopsy care, and CBI management
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage high-acuity patients independently
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment with floating requirements across campuses
- Experience in a teaching hospital setting with comfort precepting students or new staff
Why Join Us- Work alongside a strong leadership team on a well-established 34-bed cardiac renal unit with a collaborative culture
- Gain diverse clinical exposure across a multi-campus health system serving both Indiana and Kentucky communities