Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,050 per week
About the role
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurse position in an acute care setting. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, including trauma, orthopedic, and neurological cases. The role requires clinical expertise in neuro assessment, patient mobility, and managing assistive devices, with a focus on critical thinking and resilience during a 12-hour night shift.
Unit has 44 beds with varying nurse-to-patient ratios. Staff and leadership promote a supportive environment; travelers are valued as integral team members. Nurses may be required to precept students and new hires. Cross-campus floating may be needed with a 2-hour notice, particularly between the nearby campuses in Newburgh (IN) and Henderson (KY).
Requirements
- Current active compact nursing license
- AHA BLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- At least 2 years of RN experience including one full year in ortho, neuro, or trauma nursing, with trauma level II experience
- Recent EPIC charting experience (a checkoff class will be provided)
Qualifications
- Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management
- Experience with drips such as heparin, Lasix, Protonix
- Epidural management
- PEGs/NGs
- Buck's traction
- Pin site care
- On-Q management
- CIWA/BH assessments
- Wound care including packing and wound vacs
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Schedule
12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.