American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Newburgh, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/03/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Cardiac Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring two years of recent experience and strong neuro assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Position is in the Neuro Cardiac Med/Surg Tele unit at a hospital setting
- Care provided to complex Med/Surg/Tele patients including post-cardiac caths, CVA/TIA, ICDs, complex abdominal surgeries, oncology, and post-craniotomy cases
- 32-bed unit with night shift schedule from 6:30pm to 7am
- Typical patient ratio is 1:6–7 at night
- Must work three weekends per six-week schedule and every other holiday
- Float required within skillset, possibly to Deaconess Midtown or Henderson campuses with 2-hour notice for cross-campus float
- Use of Epic EMR with required recent experience
- Telemetry monitoring required including 12-lead EKG interpretation
- No on-call responsibilities
- Responsibilities include care for complex neuro, cardiac, and post-surgical patients
- Required to initiate and titrate cardiac, insulin, and heparin drips and handle heart cath recovery
- Preferred skills include NG/PEG tube care, PIV insertion, Tikosyn administration, and chest tube management
- Staff includes proactive charge nurses and helpful clerical support
- Charge nurse takes a patient assignment on all shifts
- Candidate may be required to precept students and new hires in a teaching hospital environment
- Navy blue scrubs required, with no competing health system or agency logos
- COVID-19 vaccine is not required at this time but is subject to change
- First-time travelers will not be considered
Requirements
- Active IN or compact RN license
- Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Minimum two years of strong Tele/Med/Surg experience and prior travel assignment
- Trauma level II experience required
- Recent Epic charting experience required
- Proficiency in NIHSS, dysphagia screening, strong neuro assessment skills, telemetry, EKG interpretation, and initiation/titration of various drips
- Must pass relevant telemetry skills test
- Must live more than 40 miles from the facility
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-624776. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
