Med/Surg | RN

Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit | 13-Week Contract in Newburgh, Indiana

Join an experienced observation unit team as a Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse in Newburgh, Indiana. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a resilient, collaborative RN with strong acute care experience who excels in fast-paced environments, delivers thoughtful patient care, and adapts well to changing assignments. Newburgh offers a welcoming community along the Ohio River, with convenient access to the amenities and attractions of the greater Evansville area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
• Healthcare Setting: 32-bed Observation/Medical-Surgical unit
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 31, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends within each six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Orientation: 12 hours, with biweekly orientation scheduling
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–7 on night shifts
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs without outside agency or competing-system logos

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; current compact license required
• At least 2 years of strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required
• Level II trauma experience required
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic charting experience, including successful completion of a system checkoff class
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to float within the nurse’s skill set, including to nearby campuses, when needed

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to observation and Medical-Surgical patients in a 32-bed unit.
• Care for patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal or flank pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and placement-related needs.
• Perform detailed nursing assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Insert peripheral IVs and safely manage stable medication infusions, including heparin, furosemide, and pantoprazole drips.
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and maintain timely clinical communication with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate effectively with LPN and CNA team members to support safe, efficient patient care.
• Float within the nurse’s competency to support staffing needs at the primary or nearby campuses.
• Participate in student and new-hire precepting as needed in a teaching-hospital environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and professionalism while supporting a positive team culture.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Newburgh, Indiana, and join a collaborative observation unit team near Evansville.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.