Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Evansville, Indiana

Join a collaborative medical-surgical travel nursing team in Evansville, Indiana, as an experienced RN providing fast-paced inpatient care on a 41-bed unit. This on-site contract opportunity is ideal for a resilient, adaptable Registered Nurse who values strong leadership, CNA support, and high-quality patient care. Evansville is a welcoming riverfront community known for its vibrant downtown, parks, local dining, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 2, 2026 through January 31, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week; 48-hour contracts may be available upon request
• Unit: 41-bed medical-surgical unit
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 on day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during each six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call: No on-call or callback requirement
• Floating: First to float within skill set; occasional assignments to nearby affiliated campuses in Indiana or Kentucky may be required with advance notice
• Charting: Recent EPIC experience required, including completion of an EPIC checkoff class
• Orientation: 12 hours; guaranteed hours may vary during orientation
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 40 miles may not be eligible

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license with an active compact license
• At least 2 years of strong medical-surgical nursing experience in an inpatient setting
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Recent EPIC documentation experience
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Adaptability, resilience, professionalism, and a team-oriented approach

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including post-surgical patients and those with UTI, sepsis, high fall risk, COPD, and CHF diagnoses
• Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Manage remote telemetry, chest tubes, NG and PEG tubes, straight catheterization, Foley catheters, and ostomies
• Administer and monitor heparin infusions, blood and blood products, and PCA therapy according to clinical protocols
• Provide care for patients with tracheostomies and monitor respiratory status
• Use EPIC electronic health record software to accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, CNAs, patients, and families to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Float within the nurse’s competency area and adapt effectively to changing unit needs
• Support a positive learning environment, including precepting students or newly hired staff when assigned

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity in Evansville, Indiana, and join a supportive healthcare team for your next 13-week 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.