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

Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Observation Medical-Surgical unit serving patients with chest pain, abdominal pain, flank pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and patients awaiting placement including geri-psych. Float within skillset as first to float; cross-campus float to a nearby Indiana campus and a Kentucky campus possible with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur.

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

Job ID: 877292

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,152.12

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Observation)
Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Overtime may be available upon request
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Observation Medical-Surgical unit serving patients with chest pain, abdominal pain, flank pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and patients awaiting placement including geri-psych
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and manage stable drips including heparin, Lasix, and Protonix
• Apply strong assessment and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to changes in patient condition
• Float within skillset as first to float; cross-campus float to a nearby Indiana campus and a Kentucky campus possible with a minimum 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur
• Adhere to a weekend rotation of three weekends per six-week schedule and an every-other-holiday requirement
• May be required to precept students and new hires at this teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Active, current compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience
• At least one prior travel 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 CVA/TIA and observation patient populations
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, work resiliently, and collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment with student and new-hire precepting responsibilities

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team with strong LPN and CNA staffing on a well-organized unit known for excellent teamwork
• Gain experience in a dynamic observation setting with a diverse patient population and opportunities for professional growth