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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
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 / Telemetry (Cardiac Renal Unit)

Location

Evansville, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity 41-bed Cardiac Renal / Medical Surgical Telemetry unit serving patients with conditions including AFib with RVR, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post-ablation, dialysis, and BH/CIWA protocols
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation , including passing required telemetry competency assessments
• Initiate and titrate drips including antiarrhythmics, Heparin, aminophylline, Cardizem, Tikosyn, and Amiodarone
• Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, nephrostomy tubes, CBI, and PIV insertion
• Float within skillset to a secondary campus location with a minimum of 2 hours notice; mid-shift float within the same campus may also be required
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active RN Compact License required
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of strong Cardiac/Telemetry RN experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment and Trauma Level II experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (competency check-off class will be required upon start)
• Must not reside within 40 miles of the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with high-acuity cardiac patient populations including heart catheterization without intervention and post-ablation care
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage complex drip protocols and antidysrhythmic medications
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and adaptability skills with the ability to manage change effectively
• Collaborative, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal communication skills

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, experienced unit team with strong retention and long-tenured leadership, offering a stable and supportive work environment
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour weeks upon request, providing scheduling flexibility throughout the contract