Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526374
Med/Surg RN- Newburgh, Indiana
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Oncology | Newburgh, Indiana
Join a collaborative surgical oncology team as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Newburgh, Indiana. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for complex medical-surgical and oncology patients in a supportive teaching-hospital environment. Newburgh is a scenic Ohio River community with convenient access to the amenities and attractions of nearby Evansville.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Patient Population: Complex medical-surgical and oncology patients, including GI, GU, and general surgical cases
- Healthcare Setting: 32-bed surgical oncology unit with typical day-shift nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Three weekends per six-week schedule and every other holiday
- Float Expectation: First to float within the nurse’s skill set, including nearby affiliated campuses; advance notice is provided for cross-campus floating
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs without competing health-system or agency logos
Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with an active compact license
- At least 2 years of strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
- Trauma Level II experience
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Recent EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
- Associate degree or nursing certificate
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, critical-thinking, communication, and adaptability skills
- Comfort working in a teaching-hospital environment that may include precepting students and newly hired nurses
Medical-Surgical and Oncology Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to complex medical-surgical and surgical oncology patients
- Perform focused and head-to-toe patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Manage patients with chest tubes, indwelling drains, PEG tubes, NG tubes, ostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation
- Safely manage stable medication infusions, including heparin, furosemide, and pantoprazole drips
- Provide epidural management and care for patients following major procedures, including Whipple surgery
- Implement neutropenic precautions and deliver specialized care tailored to oncology patients
- Document accurately in EPIC and participate in required charting education
- Collaborate with providers, nursing teammates, patients, and families to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
- Float to other units or nearby affiliated campuses when needed and within demonstrated competency
Apply now to join this Indiana travel nursing team and bring your Medical-Surgical and oncology nursing expertise to a collaborative surgical oncology unit in Newburgh.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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