Medical-Surgical RN in Evansville, IN

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Job Description

This opportunity is ideal for a registered nurse with specialized neuro and neurosurgical experience seeking a 13-week contract role with 12-hour night shifts. The position focuses on caring for neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those recovering from CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, post-operative craniotomies, and cerebral angiograms. The role requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills to manage complex patient needs in a teaching hospital environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive neuro and neuro-surgical nursing care on a 37-bed unit.
• Perform NIHSS and dysphagia screening, neuro assessments, and basic telemetry interpretations.
• Manage heparin infusions, blood and blood product administration, venipuncture, and blood cultures.
• Handle indwelling catheters, NG tubes, and drain management.
• Work within a patient ratio ranging from 1:5 to 1:7 depending on the shift.
• Float as needed within the skill set to nearby campuses with appropriate notice.
• Participate in orientation and possible precepting of students and new hires.
• Adhere to unit protocols including uniform guidelines and maintain professionalism.
• Complete charting using EPIC electronic health records following a checkoff class.

Qualifications:

• Active compact RN license.
• Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum two years of solid neuro experience, including one travel assignment.
• Trauma Level II experience preferred.
• Recent EPIC charting experience required.
• Strong neuro assessment and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work three weekends every six-week schedule and holiday rotation.
• Must be comfortable working 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM 7:00 AM).
• Willingness to float within the unit and other campuses as needed.

Location:

Position is based in Evansville, Indiana, a vibrant city known for its rich history, thriving arts scene, and scenic riverfront. Residents enjoy a welcoming community with excellent recreational amenities and a moderate cost of living, making it an inviting place for healthcare professionals.

This role involves a contract length of 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week, with options to take 48 hours. Overtime applies after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts. Orientation begins bi-weekly. Local candidates are not eligible due to a 40-mile radius rule. Scrub color navy blue is required with no competing agency logos.

If you are a resilient professional ready to provide expert neuro nursing care in a dynamic, supportive environment, apply today to join this specialized team.