Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Newburgh, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry | Newburgh, Indiana

Join a rewarding 13-week Indiana travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse in Newburgh, Indiana. Care for complex cardiac and renal patients in a collaborative 34-bed unit near Evansville, supported by strong clinical leadership. Newburgh offers a welcoming community along the scenic Ohio River, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural experiences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 31, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Days, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
• Unit: 34-bed cardiac and renal medical-surgical/telemetry unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5 on day shifts
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Three weekends in each six-week schedule and every other holiday
• Float Expectations: First to float within the nurse’s skill set; occasional assignments at nearby campuses may be required with advance notice
• Orientation: 12 hours

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license with a current compact-state privilege
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• At least 2 years of strong cardiac and telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including one completed travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent EPIC charting experience and willingness to complete a telemetry competency assessment
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and adapt to changing patient needs

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex cardiac, renal, medical-surgical, and telemetry needs
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and 12-lead EKGs, including recognizing and responding to dysrhythmias
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, ablation, and pacemaker procedures
• Manage patients with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, end-stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, sepsis, and behavioral health or detoxification needs
• Administer and monitor cardiac and medical infusions, including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and Protonix, according to orders and clinical protocols
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and provide central-line care
• Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, nephrostomy tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, and post-renal-biopsy care
• Apply CIWA and detoxification protocols as appropriate
• Complete accurate documentation in EPIC and communicate changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in floating, precepting, and collaborative unit activities as needed

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nurse opportunity in Newburgh, Indiana, and join a collaborative cardiac and renal care team near Evansville.

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.