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 | 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