TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47630!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Observation)
Location
Newburgh, IN
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical-Surgical Observation unit, managing a patient population that includes chest pain, abdominal pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and geri-psych placement cases
- Administer and monitor stable drips including heparin, Lasix, and Protonix, and perform peripheral IV insertion
- Apply strong assessment and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to changes in patient condition throughout the night shift
- Float within skillset to alternate campuses with a minimum of 2 hours notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible
- 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 as this is a teaching facility
Required Qualifications
- Current, active compact RN license
- AHA BLS certification (must be current)
- NIHSS certification (must be current)
- Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience
- At least one prior travel nursing assignment
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Recent Epic EMR experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in an observation or step-down unit setting
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, work resiliently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Comfort working alongside LPN and CNA support staff in a team-based care model
Why Join Us
- Join a unit recognized for excellent teamwork and strong support from LPN and CNA staff in a well-established teaching environment
- Guaranteed hours of 36 per week (48-hour contracts available upon request), providing schedule stability throughout your assignment