Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Ortho/Neuro/Trauma | Night Shift | Evansville, IN

Join an experienced medical-surgical travel nursing team in Evansville, Indiana, caring for orthopedic, neurologic, and trauma patients on a 13-week night-shift assignment. This Indiana travel nursing job offers competitive weekly pay, supportive clinical leadership, and the opportunity to strengthen your specialty skills in a teaching environment.

Bring your clinical expertise to a collaborative team caring for complex patient populations. Evansville is a welcoming Ohio River community with scenic riverfront areas, convenient amenities, local dining, and opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks; November 2, 2026–January 31, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• 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
• Unit Profile: 44-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in orthopedic, neurologic, and trauma care
• Floating: May include floating within the nurse’s skill set to nearby campuses; cross-campus notice is generally provided in advance
• On-Call: Not required
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs without competing health system or agency logos

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, including a current compact license when applicable
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including 1 full year in orthopedic, neurologic, or trauma care
• Previous travel nursing assignment required
• Level II trauma experience required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience
• Telemetry and 12-lead ECG interpretation skills
• Stepdown experience and successful completion of a telemetry assessment required
• Strong neurologic assessment, clinical judgment, communication, resilience, and adaptability skills

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care for patients with orthopedic injuries, neurologic conditions, spine and rib fractures, and trauma-related diagnoses.
• Perform thorough neurologic assessments and recognize changes in patient condition promptly.
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead ECG findings and escalate clinically significant changes.
• Assist with log rolling, back braces, immobilizers, Buck’s traction, pin-site care, and other mobility or orthopedic devices.
• Manage peripheral IVs, chest tubes, indwelling drains, PEG and NG tubes, wound care, wound vacs, and other specialized treatments as indicated.
• Safely administer and monitor therapies such as heparin, furosemide, and pantoprazole infusions, as well as epidural and On-Q management when applicable.
• Support patients requiring CIWA or behavioral health interventions while maintaining a calm, respectful care environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Float to other units or nearby campuses within the nurse’s competency when operational needs require.
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and contribute to a positive learning environment, including precepting students or new team members when assigned.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Evansville, Indiana, and take the next step in your medical-surgical nursing career.

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.