Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Newburgh, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Newburgh, IN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Newburgh, Indiana, 47630!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro Cardiac Unit)

Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week (48-hour contracts available upon request; overtime may apply after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to complex Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients including post cardiac cath with interventions, CVA/TIA, ICD, complex abdominal surgeries, oncology, and post-operative craniotomy patients
• Perform NIHSS assessments , dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological evaluations
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers are expected to pass telemetry competency testing
• Initiate and titrate drips including insulin, cardiac, and heparin infusions; perform heart cath recovery (femoral and TR bands)
• Float within skillset to sister campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Active, current Compact RN License
• AHA BLS Certification (must be attached at time of submittal)
• NIHSS Certification (must be attached at time of submittal)
• Minimum two years of strong Telemetry/Med-Surg experience with at least one prior travel assignment and Trauma Level II experience
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with NG/PEG tubes and PIV insertion
• Familiarity with Tikosyn dosing and chest tube management
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage change effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team-oriented approach

Why Join Us

• Join a welcoming unit with a supportive team culture, proactive charge nurses, and knowledgeable clerical support on a well-established 32-bed Neuro Cardiac unit
• Gain exposure to a diverse and complex patient population in a dynamic teaching hospital environment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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