Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho/Neuro/Trauma in Evansville, Indiana

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Evansville, Indiana, caring for orthopedic, neurological, and trauma patients on a 44-bed medical-surgical unit. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN seeking to expand clinical expertise while working with supportive staff and experienced leadership. Evansville is a welcoming riverfront community in southwestern Indiana, offering convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Specialty: Travel Medical-Surgical Nursing – Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during each six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Unit: 44-bed orthopedic, neurological, and trauma care environment
• Floating: May float within the nurse’s skill set, including to nearby affiliated campuses, with advance notice when cross-campus coverage is needed

Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with an active compact license
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience, including at least 1 year in orthopedic, neurological, or trauma nursing
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment
• Level II trauma experience
• Associate degree in nursing or equivalent nursing education
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent EPIC electronic health record documentation experience and willingness to complete a charting checkoff
• Ability to successfully complete a telemetry assessment
• Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, adaptability, resilience, and teamwork

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, spine and rib fractures, and other trauma-related diagnoses.
• Perform thorough neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients following procedures involving the neck, back, spine, hips, and femur.
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKG findings and communicate significant changes appropriately.
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and manage patients requiring complex medical-surgical interventions.
• Assist with log rolling, back braces, immobilizers, traction, pin-site care, and other mobility or orthopedic support devices.
• Manage drains, chest tubes, PEG and NG tubes, wound care treatments, wound vacs, and specialty therapies as assigned.
• Administer and monitor prescribed infusions and medications, including heparin, furosemide, and pantoprazole drips when applicable.
• Collaborate with providers, therapy teams, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to promote safe, effective care.
• Maintain accurate EPIC documentation and contribute to a positive, patient-focused team environment.

Apply now to join this Indiana travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in 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.