Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,185 per week
About the Role
Cardiac Renal Unit Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Evansville, Indiana. This clinical role involves providing high-acuity care on a 41-bed unit, primarily during night shifts. The unit primarily cares for high-acuity Tele/Medical Surgical patients with cardiac-heavy caseloads, including Afib with RVR, flutter, blocks, post-ablation, CHF, COPD, sepsis, and dialysis patients.
The facility may require precepting of students and new hires. The unit offers a collaborative environment with experienced staff and a manager who has been with the team for over 15 years.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex cardiac and telemetry patients, including those with arrhythmias, heart failure, COPD, sepsis, and dialysis.
- Perform assessments and interpret telemetry.
- Initiate and titrate various drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, amino acids, etc.) and interventions.
- Perform PIV insertion, chest tube management, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI).
- Administer and dose antidysrhythmic medications.
- Interpret Tele/12-lead EKGs (travelers must pass telemetry tests).
Requirements
- Current active compact RN license.
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
- NIHSS certification.
- Minimum 2 years of strong Cardiac/Telemetry experience.
- At least one travel assignment completed.
- Trauma level II experience.
- Recent EPIC charting experience (includes a checkoff class).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation.
- Skill in initiating and titrating drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, amino acids, etc.).
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Resilience, hard-working attitude, and ability to manage change effectively.
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Minimum 36 hours per week (48 hours accepted upon request).
- Duration: 20 weeks, starting 09/07/2026.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance.
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage for you and dependents.
- Competitive salaries.
- Referral bonuses.
- Travel reimbursement.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Direct deposit/free checking.
- Unlimited free CE credits.
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.