Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Newburgh, IN
Compensation
$1,930.00 - 2,030.00/week
Med/Surg Tele RN Details
Location
Address : Newburgh, IN, 47630
Job Description
Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Newburgh, Indiana
Med/Surg telemetry travel RN opportunity in Newburgh, Indiana, for an experienced nurse ready to care for complex cardiac and renal patients on a collaborative 34-bed unit.
Join a collaborative cardiac/renal medical-surgical telemetry team in Newburgh, Indiana, a welcoming Ohio River community located near Evansville with convenient access to local dining, shopping, parks, and cultural attractions. This on-site Indiana travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for medically complex patients and thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong clinical leadership.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Setting: 34-bed cardiac/renal unit
- Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending January 31, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, except during orientation and applicable holiday closures
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
- Schedule: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday
- Orientation: 12 hours, with bi-weekly orientation scheduling
- Float Expectations: First to float within the RN skill set, including nearby campuses when needed; cross-campus float will include advance notice when possible
- Electronic Medical Record: Recent EPIC experience required, including completion of an EPIC checkoff class
Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Associate degree or nursing certificate
- At least 2 years of strong cardiac telemetry nursing experience; at least 1 year of professional RN experience required
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
- Trauma Level II experience
- Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; travel nurses must successfully complete required telemetry testing
- Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Adaptability, resilience, and the ability to work effectively in a changing healthcare environment
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, including heart catheterization, ablation, and pacemaker placement
- Care for patients with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, end-stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, sepsis, and other complex medical conditions
- Manage patients with tracheostomies, nephrostomy tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, renal biopsies, and behavioral health or detoxification needs
- Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKG findings and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
- Recover post-cardiac catheterization patients, including care of femoral access sites and TR bands
- Administer and monitor cardiac and medical infusions, including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and Protonix, according to protocol
- Perform peripheral IV insertion, central line care, chest tube and indwelling drain management, and continuous bladder irrigation
- Apply CIWA and detoxification protocols while maintaining patient safety and compassionate care
- Float within the appropriate RN skill set and support patient care across nearby campuses as needed
- Participate in a teaching environment, including precepting students or new staff when assigned
Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing contract in Newburgh, Indiana, and join a supportive cardiac/renal healthcare team near Evansville.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.