Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,070 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Evansville, Indiana. This position involves working on a 41-bed medical-surgical unit with a focus on post-surgical patient care, including complex procedures such as Whipple surgeries, vascular interventions, and cardiology post-procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Shift: 12-hour Days, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Schedule: 36 hours guaranteed per week, with options for 48 hours upon request; every other holiday and three weekends out of six.
• Required Qualifications: Current active compact license; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; at least two years of strong Medical-Surgical experience, including trauma level II experience and one travel assignment; recent EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience; Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Patient Population: Post surgical patients including Whipple procedures, vascular, pre/post heart caths, bariatric, ENT, podiatry, open abdominal surgeries, as well as dementia, altered mental status, detox, fall risks, and thyroid surgeries.
• Skillset: PIV insertion, chest tube and indwelling drain management, CBI, stables drips (heparin, Lasix, Protonix), epidural management, ostomy care, blood product administration, tele-interpretation, wound care (packing, wound vacs, dressing changes), pre/post heart cath procedures, strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Additional information: Guaranteed hours are 36 per week, with the option for 48; OT begins after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts. Cross-campus float may be required to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) and Deaconess Henderson (KY) campuses, with a two-hour notice provided. No Covid-19 vaccine is currently required.
• Unit Information: 41 beds with day shift ratios of 1:5-6; unit culture emphasizes teamwork, helpful charge nurses, and an excellent unit environment.
• Scrubs: Navy blue scrubs with no competing health system or agency logos.

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-12

Cross Country Job ID #1259643. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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