Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg Telemetry, Cardiac/Renal | Night Shift | Newburgh, IN

Explore this Indiana travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Travel Registered Nurse specializing in medical-surgical telemetry, cardiac, and renal care. Join a collaborative 34-bed unit in Newburgh, Indiana, and provide high-quality care in a fast-paced teaching environment.

This role is ideal for a cardiac telemetry nurse who is confident caring for complex patients, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and adapting to changing clinical assignments. Newburgh offers a welcoming riverfront community with convenient access to the greater Evansville area, providing a comfortable home base for your 13-week travel nurse assignment while you explore southwestern Indiana.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Specialty: Cardiac/Renal Unit
• Location: Newburgh, Indiana
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding applicable orientation and unit-closure exceptions
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: July 27, 2026
• Orientation: 12 hours, with biweekly orientation scheduling
• Patient Population: Post-cardiac procedure patients, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, end-stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, sepsis, tracheostomies, nephrostomy tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, renal biopsy recovery, and behavioral health or detox patients
• Typical Night Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 6–7 patients
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Three weekends within each six-week schedule and every other holiday
• Float Expectations: First to float within the nurse’s skill set, including nearby affiliated campuses when needed; advance notice is provided for cross-campus assignments
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with an active compact license
• Associate degree or nursing certificate as required for the assignment
• At least 2 years of strong cardiac and telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic charting experience and willingness to complete an Epic checkoff class
• Strong telemetry and 12-lead ECG interpretation skills; successful completion of required telemetry testing
• Excellent assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments, float within scope of practice, and support a collaborative teaching environment

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care for patients with complex cardiac, renal, medical-surgical, and telemetry needs.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret telemetry and 12-lead ECG findings, escalating changes promptly.
• Care for patients recovering from heart catheterization, ablation, pacemaker placement, and other cardiac procedures.
• Manage cardiac infusions such as Cardizem and amiodarone, as well as heparin, Lasix, Protonix, and other ordered therapies.
• Perform and document focused and comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient education, and care-plan updates.
• Provide care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, indwelling drains, tracheostomies, nephrostomy tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation.
• Apply CIWA and detox protocols while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration, including dysrhythmias, sepsis, heart failure, and other acute changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Float to nearby affiliated units or campuses within the nurse’s competency when requested.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment by supporting students and newly hired team members when assigned.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry opportunity in Newburgh, Indiana, and join a collaborative cardiac and renal nursing team.

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.