Med Surg/Neuro – RN
Job ID: #885579 | Newburgh, IN
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Job ID: 885579
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,107.18
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Neurology (Medical Surgical / Neuro)
Location
Newburgh, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to a neurology and neuro-surgical patient population including CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, post-op craniotomies, and cerebral angiograms, as well as general medical and psychiatric patients
- Perform strong neurological assessments including NIHSS and dysphagia screenings, with strict intake and output monitoring
- Initiate and titrate heparin drips; manage stable infusions (e.g., Protonix, Lasix); administer blood and blood products; perform venipuncture and blood cultures
- Manage indwelling drains, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and straight catheterizations; apply basic telemetry interpretation skills
- Float as first to float within skillset to a secondary campus location with a minimum of 2 hours notice for cross-campus floats; mid-shift float within the same campus may also occur
- May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching facility environment
Required Qualifications
- Current, active Registered Nurse Compact License required
- AHA BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum of two years of strong, recent neurology nursing experience
- At least one prior travel nursing assignment required
- Trauma Level II experience required
- 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 post-operative craniotomy and cerebral angiogram patient care
- Familiarity with dysphagia screening protocols and indwelling drain management
- Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to adapt to change and manage a dynamic unit environment
- Experience working in a teaching hospital setting, including precepting students or new staff
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established, 37-bed neurology unit supported by experienced, stable leadership and a strong team of staff nurses who are welcoming to travel professionals
- Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour contracts upon request; overtime may be available on applicable contract types
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