Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Evansville, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (48 hours accepted upon request)
• Overtime: Begins after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts
• Unit: 41 beds, Medical-Surgical population including post-surgical, UTI, sepsis, high fall risk, COPD, CHF
• Patient Ratio: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:6-7
• Float Requirement: First to float within skillset; may float to nearby campuses (8-11 miles away) with 2-hour notice
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Work three weekends every six weeks; every other holiday
• On Call/Call Back: Not required
• Charting System: Recent EPIC experience required (checkoff class required)
• Unit Environment: Teaching hospital; may require precepting students and new hires
• Dress Code: Scrubs only; no competing health system or agency logos allowed
• Attendance Policy: Three call-ins can result in termination
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required (subject to change)

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Travel Experience: At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Trauma Experience: Level II trauma experience required
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current active compact RN license
  • AHA BLS certification
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Skills:

  • Remote telemetry monitoring
  • Chest tubes, NG/PEG tubes
  • Straight catheterization/Foley catheter care
  • Ostomy care
  • Heparin drips
  • Blood and blood product administration
  • Tracheostomy care
  • PCA management
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Personal Attributes: Hardworking, resilient, adaptable to change, social and team-oriented

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly starting 6/15
• Guaranteed set hours per week except during holidays when the unit is closed
• CNA support and experienced leadership on unit