Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,167 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Night Shift Contract in Evansville, Indiana Join a collaborative medical-surgical travel nursing team in Evansville, Indiana, as a night-shift Registered Nurse (RN). This 13-week travel nurse contract supports a 41-bed acute-care unit caring for diverse adult patients, including post-surgical cases, sepsis, COPD, CHF, UTIs, and high-fall-risk patients. You’ll work in a teaching-hospital environment with experienced leadership, CNA support, and opportunities to strengthen your clinical practice while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030 Location: Evansville, Indiana, a welcoming Ohio River community known for its friendly atmosphere, convenient amenities, and variety of dining, arts, and outdoor recreation options Healthcare Setting: On-site, 41-bed medical-surgical unit Nursing Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: October 5, 2026 Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during each six-week schedule Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday Orientation: 12 hours, with biweekly orientation scheduling Float Expectations: First to float within your skill set; occasional cross-campus floating may be required with advance notice Local Candidate Requirement: Candidates must reside outside the 40-mile local radius Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with a current compact license At least 2 years of strong medical-surgical nursing experience At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment Level II trauma experience Current AHA BLS certification Current NIHSS certification Recent Epic charting experience; completion of an Epic checkoff class is required Associate degree or nursing certificate Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and adaptability skills Comfort working in a fast-paced acute-care environment and supporting students or new team members when needed Travel RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using Epic electronic health records Care for patients with post-surgical needs, sepsis, COPD, CHF, UTIs, and elevated fall risk Manage remote telemetry, chest tubes, NG and PEG tubes, tracheostomies, ostomies, and urinary catheters Administer and monitor heparin infusions, blood and blood products, and PCA therapy according to established protocols Recognize changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriately Collaborate with providers, CNAs, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Float within your demonstrated skill set and provide safe, patient-centered care across designated locations when required Medical-Surgical Practice Environment Typical night-shift nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6–7 Experienced nursing leadership and CNA support Teaching-hospital environment with potential opportunities to precept students and new hires Opportunity to work with a broad medical-surgical patient population and expand your acute-care nursing expertise Apply now to join this medical-surgical travel nursing team in Evansville, Indiana, and advance your acute-care RN experience. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 526385. 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: Med/Surg About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.