Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Franklin, Indiana
Johnson Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (MedSurg) - Travel Assignment

Location: Franklin, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Medical-Surgical nurse needed for a 13-week travel assignment in a mid-size hospital (34 beds).
• Patient population includes diagnoses such as pneumonia (PNA), COPD, CHF, orthopedic cases (shoulders, hips, knees), appendectomy, cholecystectomy, diverticulitis, bowel resection, and pancreatitis.
• Work shifts are 12 hours: Days (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) with a 36-hour workweek.
• Weekend rotation required: approximately 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• Holiday rotation based on calendar.
• Self-scheduling available depending on census and staffing.
• Floating within MedSurg scope of practice may be required.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs.

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1 nurse to 5 patients
  • Night shift: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with a max ratio of 1:12 on both shifts.
• Remote telemetry monitoring available; MedSurg nurses are not responsible for strip interpretation.
• Chronic BiPAP and CPAP equipment used on unit.
• Heparin drips administered per protocol; RNs are not required to titrate drips.
• Charge nurse available on both shifts; house supervisor available on nights.

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation includes:

  • 1 shift of clinical nursing education
  • 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
  • 3 additional 12-hour shifts

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience in MedSurg, PCU, Telemetry, or CCU required.

Additional Information

• Call or standby may be required if a shift is cancelled, with a 45-minute return time after notification.
• No blocked scheduling requests accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Indiana.
• Minimum experience: MedSurg or related acute care nursing experience (PCU, Telemetry, or CCU).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.