Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Franklin, IN

Manage a diverse patient population including diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, CHF, orthopedic cases (shoulders, hips, knees), appendectomy, cholecystectomy, diverticulitis, bowel resection, and pancreatitis. Ability to commit to weekend rotation (currently expected 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) and holiday rotation; no blocked scheduling requests will be accommodated.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Franklin, Indiana, 46131!

Job ID: 903962
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Location

Franklin, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Medical Surgical unit with a night shift ratio of 1:6
• Manage a diverse patient population including diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, CHF, orthopedic cases (shoulders, hips, knees), appendectomy, cholecystectomy, diverticulitis, bowel resection, and pancreatitis
• Serve in a Charge Nurse capacity as required, with house supervisor support available on nights
• Administer and monitor Heparin per protocol; titration of drips is not required
• Collaborate with PCTs (day and night, max 1:12 ratio) and coordinate with remote telemetry monitoring - MS nurses are not responsible for strip interpretation
• Participate in weekend rotation, holiday rotation, and float within Medical Surgical scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Indiana or compact state eligibility
• Charge Nurse experience required for consideration
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Background in Medical Surgical, PCU, Telemetry, or CCU settings
• Ability to commit to weekend rotation (currently expected 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) and holiday rotation; no blocked scheduling requests will be accommodated

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing patients on chronic BiPAP or CPAP
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring environments
• Experience working with Heparin protocol administration

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling flexibility as appropriate, with charge and supervisor support available on every shift
• Structured unit orientation including dedicated clinical education and preceptored shifts to support a smooth transition onto the unit