Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,035 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The registered nurse (RN) specializing in Orthopedic, Neurology, and Trauma Care is sought for a healthcare facility in Evansville, Indiana. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a 44-bed unit, primarily during day shifts. The RN will support patients with trauma, orthopedic, and neurological needs, ensuring safety and comfort while adhering to clinical standards.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour days, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Schedule: 36 hours guaranteed weekly, with a potential for 48 hours upon request.
• Start Date: 09/07/2026.
• Contract Length: 13 or 20 weeks.
• Location: The assignment is at a medical-surgical unit featuring a patient ratio of approximately 1:3-5 during days.
• Certifications Required: Current active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with at least one full year in orthopedic, neurological, or trauma care, including trauma Level II experience. Recent Epic charting experience is required, and proficiency with tele/12-lead EKG interpretation (step-down experience preferred).
• Preferred Experience: Chest tube and indwelling drain management, drips (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), epidural management, PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, CIWA/BH, wound care (packing, wound vacs). Must demonstrate strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Float Requirements: Limited, within skillset, with float to nearby campuses or within the same campus during mid-shift.
• Holiday and Weekend Rotation: Every other holiday and three weekends out of every six-week schedule.
• Interview Days: Monday through Friday via MSP 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 #1300552. 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