Med-Surg Nurse (RN) - Rockport, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years MS RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A nursing opportunity is available for an experienced Med/Surg RN with recent EPIC charting experience. The role requires strong medical and post-surgical assessment skills within a 32-bed medical/surgical unit, expanding to 37 beds in early 2025. The patient population consists of a combination of medical and surgical cases, including conditions such as CHF, COPD, sepsis, and wound care management.

Location
This position is based in Rockport, IN, with shifts primarily at a hospital campus. There is a float requirement that includes short notice shifts within the same hospital and the possibility of floating to nearby campuses approximately 8 to 11 miles away. The area's community offers a blend of small-town charm and access to regional amenities, providing a comfortable living environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current active compact RN license
• Two years of strong medical/surgical nursing experience, including at least one travel assignment
• Trauma level II experience preferred
• Recent EPIC electronic charting experience (checkoff class required)
• Certifications: AHA BLS, NIHSS
• Strong skills in IV fluid and antibiotic therapies, heparin drips, wound and wound vac care, and basic telemetry

Schedule and Contract Details

• 13-week contract beginning on either April 6th or April 20th
• 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week, with options to accept up to 48 hours
• Overtime begins after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts
• Weekend coverage required three weekends out of every six-week schedule
• No on-call or call-back required

Unit and Role Highlights

• 32-bed Med/Surg unit with increasing capacity
• Strong teamwork and leadership environment with experienced charge nurses
• Opportunity to work in a teaching hospital setting, including precepting students and new hires
• Uniform: navy blue scrubs with no competing logos permitted
• COVID-19 vaccine currently not required (subject to change)

This contract role offers a dynamic clinical setting with guaranteed hours and a structured schedule ideal for nurses seeking to apply their Med/Surg expertise in an engaging environment. Candidates within a 40-mile radius of the location may not be considered due to radius restrictions.

Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today to be considered for this compelling opportunity.