Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Evansville, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Evansville, IN Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 20 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Evansville, Indiana, 47710!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Orthopedic / Neurological / Trauma)

Location

Evansville, Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 20 weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 guaranteed hours per week (48 hours available upon request) | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Orthopedic, Neurological, and Trauma unit serving populations including trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, and back) cases
• Perform strong neurological assessments, log rolling, and application of assistive devices such as back braces and immobilizers
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers may be required to pass a telemetry competency test
• Insert and manage peripheral IV lines and assist with management of chest tubes, indwelling drains, epidurals, and wound care as applicable
• Float within skillset to a sister campus as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active compact RN license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year in an orthopedic, neurological, or trauma setting
• Minimum of 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Recent hands-on experience with EPIC electronic health records

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management, drip administration (e.g., heparin, diuretics, proton pump inhibitors), and epidural management
• Familiarity with PEG/NG tubes, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q pain management systems, and wound care including wound vacs and packing
• Experience with CIWA protocol and behavioral health patient populations
• Step-down unit experience (required for telemetry test eligibility)

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture where travel nurses are treated as valued members of the permanent team, with stable and experienced leadership
• Guaranteed weekly hours with consistent scheduling, offering professional stability throughout your contract

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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