Behavioral Health, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Congestive Heart Failure, Healthcare, Heparin, Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telemetry, Training/Teaching, Wound Care
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical
LocationNewburgh, IN
Schedule / Job TypeContract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week (48-Hour Contracts Available Upon Request)
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to a combination of medical and surgical patients including those with CHF, COPD, UTI, cellulitis, sepsis, amputations, decubitus ulcers, and general surgical cases
- Administer IV fluid and antibiotic therapies, manage heparin drips, and perform wound care including wound vac management
- Conduct strong medical and post-surgical patient assessments, including basic telemetry monitoring
- Manage patients presenting with confusion, behavioral health concerns, and CIWA protocols
- Float within skillset to alternate campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats
- Participate in precepting of students and new hires as required in a teaching environment
Required Qualifications- Current active Registered Nurse compact license required
- Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- At least one prior travel nursing assignment
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- Current NIHSS certification required
- Recent EPIC charting experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with orthopedic medical-surgical patient populations
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, work resiliently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with a team
- Comfort with cross-campus floating and mid-shift reassignments
Why Join Us- Join a unit supported by new leadership, experienced charge nurses, and a strong culture of teamwork
- Work in a growing unit with an expanding bed capacity, offering a dynamic and evolving clinical environment