Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Newburgh, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Newburgh, 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 (Observation)

Location

Newburgh, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-Hour Shifts) | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week

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 insertions
• Conduct thorough patient assessments utilizing strong critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
• Float within skillset to other campus locations as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments
• Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements, including three weekends per six-week schedule and every other holiday
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in a teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active RN Compact License required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum of two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for observation-status patients including CVA/TIA and geri-psych populations
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, work resiliently in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented, professional approach

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a highly supportive team with strong LPN and CNA support on a well-established unit known for excellent teamwork
• Gain experience in a teaching facility environment with exposure to a diverse Medical-Surgical patient population