Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,117 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 Observation | Day Shift in Evansville, Indiana Apply for a 13-week travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana, providing medical-surgical observation care on consistent 12-hour day shifts. This opportunity offers guaranteed weekly hours, a collaborative teaching-hospital environment, and the chance to care for a diverse patient population. Evansville combines an approachable cost of living with a scenic Ohio River setting, historic neighborhoods, local dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Travel Nursing Job Details Specialty: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Observation Healthcare Setting: 23-bed observation medical-surgical unit Location: Evansville, Indiana Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990 Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM Contract: 13 weeks, October 5, 2026–January 3, 2027 Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during each six-week schedule Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday Call Requirement: No call or callback requirement Float Requirement: First to float within the nurse’s skill set, including nearby affiliated campuses as needed Local Candidate Policy: Candidates must reside outside a 40-mile radius Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact nursing license required Associate degree or nursing certificate Minimum of 2 years of strong medical-surgical nursing experience At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification Current NIHSS certification Recent EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting experience; completion of an EPIC checkoff class may be required Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays and adapt to cross-campus float assignments Medical-Surgical Observation RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to observation and medical-surgical patients throughout 12-hour day shifts Care for patients with cardiac concerns, chest pain, post-cardiac catheterization needs, CVA/TIA, hypotension, syncope, shortness of breath, and post-surgical conditions Manage patients with gastrointestinal and urologic conditions, acute kidney injury, cellulitis, and detoxification or CIWA needs Perform focused neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings Provide cardiac catheterization recovery care, including femoral access and TR band management Initiate and titrate therapies such as heparin and insulin infusions according to policy and scope of practice Perform and document medication administration, blood product administration, drain care, urinary catheter care, straight catheterization, and NG tube insertion Monitor patient responses, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly Document accurately in EPIC while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team Support a positive learning environment by precepting students or new team members when assigned Apply now to join this collaborative travel nursing team and take the next step in your Registered Nurse career in Evansville, Indiana. 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 526464. 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.