Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,105 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/07/2026 Duration: 20 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: The organization is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) for a daytime assignment in Evansville, Indiana. This position involves providing high-quality patient care on a dedicated surgical floor, with a focus on trauma, neurological, and orthopedic patient populations. The role offers an opportunity to work within a teaching hospital setting, supporting both patient care and clinical education initiatives. Job Details: Shift: 12-hour days, start time 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Schedule: Guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week, with potential for 48 hours upon request Contract Length: 13 or 20 weeks, starting 09/07/2026 Required Qualifications: Current active compact licensed RN, BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certification, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience including at least 1 year in ortho/neuro/trauma care, with trauma level II experience. Recent EPIC charting experience is required, with a proficiency checkoff scheduled. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chest tube/indwelling drain management, infusion drips (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), epidural management, PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, CIWA/BH protocols, and wound care (packing and vacs). Patient Population: Trauma, orthopedic injuries (such as broken hips or femurs), neuro conditions (scheduled neck and back procedures, spine or rib fractures). Skillset: Strong neuro assessment skills, patient log rolling, application of assistive devices, Telemetry/12-lead EKG interpretation, and PIV insertions. Float Requirements: First float within skillset to nearby campuses; cross-campus float with a two-hour notice may occur. Mid-shift float within the same campus is possible. Additional Information: This role involves supporting a 44-bed surgical unit where staff and leadership value team cohesion. The unit is a teaching hospital that may require precepting students and new hires. Navy-blue scrubs are required; no logos of competing health systems or agencies. COVID-19 vaccination is not currently required. The unit guarantees set hours weekly, except during holidays when the unit may be closed. Interview Schedule: Available Monday through Friday, using MSP (Managed Service Provider) interviews. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1300549. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus