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Neuro-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Newburgh, Indiana

Join a collaborative neuro-surgical nursing team in Newburgh, Indiana, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for patients recovering from neurological and spinal procedures in a fast-paced acute-care setting. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to expand your experience with complex neuro and neuro-surgical patient populations. Newburgh is a welcoming riverfront community known for its historic charm, scenic Ohio River views, parks, and convenient access to the greater Evansville area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neurology / Neuro-Surgical Nursing
• Position Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 31, 2027
• Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, except as noted during orientation or facility closures
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Unit: 37-bed neuro-surgical unit
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6 on day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends within each six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Floating: May float within the nurse’s skill set, including to nearby affiliated campuses with advance notice when cross-campus support is needed
• Orientation: 12 hours

Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; current compact license required
• At least 2 years of strong neuro or neuro-surgical nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent EPIC charting experience and ability to complete an electronic medical record checkoff
• Strong neurological assessment, critical-thinking, communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills
• Comfort working in a teaching environment and precepting students or new team members when needed

Neuro-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with CVAs, elective spine procedures, post-operative craniotomies, and cerebral angiograms.
• Perform thorough neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, dysphagia screenings, and ongoing monitoring for changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients with medical and psychiatric comorbidities while maintaining a high standard of safety and clinical judgment.
• Provide basic telemetry interpretation and promptly communicate significant findings to the care team.
• Manage strict intake and output, urinary catheterization, NG tubes, indwelling drains, and related post-operative care.
• Initiate and titrate heparin infusions according to orders and facility protocols.
• Perform venipuncture, obtain blood cultures, and administer blood and blood products safely.
• Monitor and manage stable infusions, including medications such as Protonix and Lasix.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Float to other appropriate units or nearby affiliated campuses as assigned and support a flexible, team-oriented care model.

Apply now for this neuro-surgical travel RN opportunity in Newburgh, Indiana, and join a supportive healthcare 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.