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: 13 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 (Ortho/Neuro/Trauma)

Location

Evansville, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit serving trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, back, rib fractures) patient populations at a ratio of 1:3–5 on days
• 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 test if stepdown experience applies
• Insert peripheral IV lines and manage patient care documentation using Epic (checkoff class required upon start)
• Float within skillset as first to float, including potential cross-campus float to nearby facilities with a minimum 2-hour notice provided
• May be required to precept students and new hires at this teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year in ortho, neuro, or trauma
• Trauma Level II experience required
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required
• Current active compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Recent Epic charting experience required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management, drip management (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), and epidural management
• Familiarity with PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, and wound care including wound vacs and packing
• CIWA and behavioral health experience
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture where travelers are treated as part of the core team, with stable, experienced leadership
• Expected 36 hours per week with the option for 48-hour contracts upon request; overtime may be available on applicable contracts

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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