Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro-Surgical / Neurology | 13-Week Contract in Newburgh, Indiana

Experienced Neuro RN wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Newburgh, Indiana, caring for complex neurological and post-operative patients on a supportive teaching-hospital team. This on-site Indiana nursing opportunity begins November 2, 2026, and is ideal for a skilled Registered Nurse with strong neuro-surgical, neurology, and medical-surgical experience. Newburgh is a welcoming Ohio River community known for its historic charm, scenic parks, and convenient access to the greater Evansville area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro-Surgical / Neurology
• Specialty: Neurology / Neuro-Surgical Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: 37-bed neuro-surgical medical-surgical unit
• Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Time: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 31, 2027
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during each six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Float Requirement: First to float within the nurse’s skill set, including nearby campuses when needed
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs without competing health-system or agency logos

Travel Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with a current compact license
• At least 2 years of strong neuro nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Trauma Level II experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic charting experience, including completion of a required checkoff class
• Strong neurological assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and adaptability skills
• Ability to work the required weekends, holidays, and float assignments

Neuro RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to neurological and neuro-surgical patients
• Care for patients with CVAs, elective spine surgeries, post-operative craniotomies, cerebral angiograms, general medical conditions, and behavioral health needs
• Perform thorough neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings
• Monitor patients using basic telemetry interpretation and recognize changes in clinical condition
• Manage strict intake and output, urinary catheters, straight catheterization, and venipuncture
• Initiate and titrate heparin infusions according to clinical orders and protocols
• Administer blood and blood products and obtain blood cultures safely
• Insert and manage NG tubes, indwelling drains, and other routine neuro-surgical devices
• Manage stable medication infusions and support post-operative recovery
• Float within the nurse’s competency area and collaborate effectively across nearby care settings
• Support a positive learning environment through potential precepting of students and newly hired staff

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Newburgh, Indiana, and join a collaborative neuro-surgical nursing team near Evansville.

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.