Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Newburgh, IN

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. Schedule / Job Type Contract (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).

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location

Newburgh, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (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