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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical Observation, Night Shift - Evansville, IN

Join a traveler-friendly team as a Medical-Surgical Travel RN in Evansville, Indiana, providing expert night-shift care on a 23-bed observation unit during a 13-week assignment.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract supporting a 23-bed observation medical-surgical unit. This role is ideal for a confident night-shift nurse who excels in cardiac and neurological assessment, post-procedure care, medication management, and critical thinking. You will work in a collaborative, teaching-hospital environment while caring for a diverse observation and medical-surgical patient population.

Located in Evansville, Indiana, this welcoming riverfront community offers convenient access to local dining, arts, entertainment, and outdoor recreation while providing a comfortable setting for your next travel nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekend Rotation: Three weekends every six weeks
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
• Unit: 23-bed observation medical-surgical unit
• Floating: First to float within your skill set; floating to nearby campuses in Newburgh, Indiana, or Henderson, Kentucky, may be required with advance notice when possible

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; current compact license required
• At least 2 years of strong medical-surgical nursing experience
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience and completion of at least one travel assignment
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Recent EPIC charting experience and ability to complete an EPIC checkoff course
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Willingness to precept students or new team members in a teaching-hospital environment

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to observation and medical-surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Care for patients with chest pain, post-cardiac catheterization needs, CVA/TIA, syncope, hypotension, shortness of breath, and neurological concerns
• Manage post-surgical and pre- and post-procedure patients, including those recovering from appendectomy, cholecystectomy, urological procedures, and other interventions
• Perform focused and comprehensive neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings
• Initiate and titrate appropriate infusions, including heparin and insulin, according to orders and clinical protocols
• Provide care for patients with acute kidney injury, cellulitis, detoxification needs, and CIWA monitoring requirements
• Perform cardiac catheterization recovery care, including femoral-site monitoring and TR band management
• Insert and manage nasogastric tubes, indwelling drains, straight catheters, and urinary catheters
• Administer blood products and complete required monitoring and documentation
• Float to other units or nearby campuses within the nurse's competency when needed to support safe patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel RN opportunity in Evansville, Indiana, and join a supportive healthcare team for your next night-shift assignment.

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.