Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,107 per week in Newburgh, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Newburgh, IN
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,107 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Cardiac Renal Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a patient population including post cardiac procedure (heart cath, ablation, pacemaker), A-fib RVR, ESRD, CHF, sepsis, tracheostomies, nephrostomy tubes, CBI, renal biopsy, and behavioral health/detox patients
• Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travelers are required to pass telemetry competency tests
• Manage drip medications including cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone) and other infusions (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix); recover heart cath patients using femoral and TR band techniques
• Perform PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, central line care, and CIWA/detox protocol management
• Float within skillset as first to float, including potential cross-campus float with 2-hour notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur
• May be required to precept students and new hires as this is a teaching facility

• Must hold a current, active compact RN license
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of strong cardiac/telemetry experience; at least one prior travel assignment and Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must not reside within 40 miles of the facility to be eligible

• Strong cardiac assessment and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity patients
• Experience with CIWA/detox protocols and behavioral health patient populations
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage change effectively in a dynamic unit environment

• Work alongside a strong leadership team on a well-established cardiac renal unit with a diverse and clinically rich patient population
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour weeks upon request; overtime may be available on applicable contract types