Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Evansville, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Evansville, IN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Ortho/Neuro/Trauma)

Location

Evansville, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week (48-Hour Option Available Upon Request) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit serving a 44-bed inpatient population including trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, back, rib fractures) cases
• Perform strong neuro assessments , log rolling, and application of assistive devices such as back braces and immobilizers
• Perform Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation and PIV insertion as core clinical duties
• Float within skillset to sister campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats
• Document and chart using EPIC (checkoff class required upon start)
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires, as this is a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact RN License (required at time of submittal)
• AHA BLS Certification (required at time of submittal)
• NIHSS Certification (required at time of submittal)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year in ortho, neuro, or trauma
• Minimum 1 prior travel assignment completed
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent EPIC charting experience required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management, drips (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), and epidural management
• Familiarity with PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, and wound care including wound vacs and packing
• Experience with CIWA protocols and behavioral health patients
• Step-down experience (required for travelers who must pass a tele competency test)

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture where travel nurses are treated as part of the permanent team, with stable leadership in place since 2017
• Guaranteed hours each week (except during holidays when the unit is closed), providing consistency and stability throughout your contract