Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse (RN) | Boonville, Indiana

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Job Description

Join a specialized neuro cardiac care team providing expert nursing for complex Med/Surg and Telemetry patients in a supportive hospital environment. This is a travel nursing role focused on night shifts at a well-established medical center with a commitment to patient care and professional growth.

Location: Situated in Boonville, IN, this hospital combines small-town charm with proximity to larger urban amenities. The community offers a friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and access to parks and local events, making it an ideal place to balance professional responsibilities and personal life.

Position Details:

• Travel assignment with a 13-week contract length
• Start dates available: April 20 or May 4, with bi-weekly orientation sessions
• Shifts: 12-hour nights, from 6:30 pm to 7:00 am
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week, with option to accept 48 hours
• Floating required within skillset across two campuses, with advance notice
• Three weekends scheduled every six weeks, alternating holiday coverage
• Strict 40-mile local candidate radius open to travel nurses outside this area

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current active compact RN license
• AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications (required with application)
• Minimum two years strong experience in Telemetry/Med-Surg nursing, including one travel assignment and Level II trauma exposure
• Recent EPIC charting experience with checkoff training anticipated
• Expertise in neuro assessments (NIHSS, dysphagia screening), tele/12-lead EKG interpretation, initiating and titrating drips (insulin, cardiac, heparin), and heart cath recovery care
• Preferred skills: NG/PEG tube care, PIV insertion, Tikosyn administration, chest tube management
• Demonstrated critical thinking, resilience, and adaptability in fast-paced settings
• Charge nurse experience is a plus

Unit Overview:

• 32-bed Neuro Cardiac Unit with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional support
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:6-7 on nights
• Collaborative, knowledgeable staff and proactive leadership
• Navy blue scrubs with no competing agency logos allowed
• Teaching hospital environment requiring potential precepting responsibilities
• COVID-19 vaccine not currently mandated but subject to change

This opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding environment to utilize your nursing expertise in neuro cardiac care while experiencing the benefits of travel nursing. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to advance your career in a dynamic hospital setting, apply today to secure your placement.