Medical-Surgical RN in Rockport, IN

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Job Description

This opportunity is for an experienced Neuro Surgical Registered Nurse (RN-MS) working 12-hour night shifts in a busy, 37-bed neuro-surgical unit. The assignment is a 13-week contract starting in early April, specifically designed for professionals with strong neurocritical care backgrounds. This role requires floating between campuses within reasonable proximity and flexibility for weekend and holiday scheduling.

Responsibilities include delivering specialized care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, such as post-op cranial cases, stroke (CVA) patients, and elective back/neck surgeries. Duties also involve managing complex neurological assessments, administering blood products, initiating and titrating heparin drips, and performing dysphagia screening and NIHSS evaluations. Nurses will perform charting in EPIC after completing a checkoff class and actively participate in a dynamic team noted for leadership stability and clinical expertise.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Active, current compact RN license
• Minimum two years of strong neurological nursing experience
• At least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Recent EPIC charting experience required
• Certified in AHA BLS and NIHSS
• Competency with neuro assessments, basic telemetry, strict intake & output monitoring, and managing NG tubes and drains
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to manage complex patient care

Scheduling and Float Requirements:

• 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM 7:00 AM), with no blocked schedule requests
• Float within skillset to nearby campuses (811 miles)
• Three weekends every six weeks; alternating holiday coverage
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week, with optional 48 hours on request; OT after 52 hours on extended schedules

Location Overview: Rockport, Indiana, offers a small-town atmosphere with easy access to larger metropolitan areas. This location provides a peaceful environment for work-life balance while maintaining proximity to urban amenities. Its community-oriented lifestyle makes it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional challenge and personal respite.

Additional Information:

• No local candidates within 40 miles allowed
• Assignment is contract-based with bi-weekly orientation
• Scrub color: Navy blue; no competing logos permitted
• Teaching hospital environment, precepting students and new hires possible
• Covid-19 vaccination currently not required (policy may change)

If you possess strong neuro nursing skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and meet these qualifications, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career with guaranteed hours and support from experienced leadership. Apply now to become part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality neuro-surgical care.