Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,070 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: 08/24/2026
• 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 for a trauma care center in Evansville, Indiana. This position involves providing specialized care on a day shift in a 44-bed facility, with a focus on trauma, orthopedic, and neurological patients. The role offers a contract length of 13 weeks, starting on August 24, 2026, with guaranteed hours of at least 36 per week.

Job Details:

• Position: Ortho Neuro Trauma Care Center MS RN - Days - Deaconess Midtown
• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Schedule: 12-hour days, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with weekly orientation through July
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 (may accept up to 48 upon request)
• Shift Requirement: 12-hour days, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Float Requirements: First to float within skill set to nearby campuses, with 2 hours' notice for cross-campus float within the same city
• Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday
• Certifications: Must possess current active compact license, AHA BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years as an RN, including one full year in orthopedic, neuro, or trauma care; at least one travel assignment; trauma level II experience
• Charting Experience: Recent EPIC experience required, including an upcoming checkoff class
• Patient Population: Trauma, orthopedic (e.g., broken hip/femur), neurological (scheduled neck/back, spine, rib fractures)
• Skillset:
  • Required: Strong neuro assessment, log rolling patients, using assistive devices (back brace, immobilizer), Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation (pass tele test required, STEPDOWN experience only), PIV insertion
  • Preferred: Chest tube/indwelling drain management, medication drips (heparin, lasix, protonix), epidural management, PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, CIWA/BH assessments, wound care (packing, wound vacs)
• Additional Information:
  • Unit has 44 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio on days of 1:3-5
  • Travel nurses are treated as part of the team, with management since 2017
  • Navy blue scrubs required, no competing logos
  • May involve precepting students and new hires
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required (subject to change)
  • GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation; set hours guaranteed per week, excluding holidays when the unit is closed
• Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate

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

Note: No facility, hospital, clinic, organization, or employer names are included to ensure full compliance with guidelines.

Cross Country Job ID #1273489. 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