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 observation-level medical-surgical nursing care for patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and geriatric-psych placement needs
- Perform PIV insertion and manage stable drips including heparin, Lasix, and Protonix
- Apply strong assessment and critical thinking skills across a 32-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5–7 on night shifts
- Float within skillset to a nearby campus with 2-hour advance notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
- Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements: three weekends per six-week schedule and every other holiday
- May be required to precept students and new hires at this teaching facility
Required Qualifications
- Current active Registered Nurse Compact 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 chest pain patient populations
- Demonstrated ability to manage change, work resiliently, and collaborate within a team environment
- Comfort working alongside LPN and CNA support staff in a high-functioning unit
Why Join Us
- Join a unit recognized for excellent teamwork and strong LPN and CNA support in a well-established acute care setting
- Gain experience in a dynamic teaching environment with cross-campus exposure across state lines