Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521152
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 16–Week Travel – Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Post-Surgical RN Job in Indianapolis, IN (46237)
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse needed in Indianapolis, IN! Join a busy post-surgical nursing team in the Southside 46237 area and deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive, fast-paced hospital setting.
This Indianapolis healthcare opportunity offers strong clinical experience caring for post-operative patients and overflow medical-surgical patients, along with convenient access to major roadways, local dining, and everyday amenities.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg), Post-Surgical Nursing
- Job Type: Travel RN assignment
- Location: Indianapolis, IN 46237
- Setting: 34-bed post-surgical unit
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Contract Length: 16 weeks
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every 3rd weekend; rotating holidays
- Call: No call
- Float Requirements: Float to similar Med/Surg units as needed
- Charting System: Epic
- Equipment: Pyxis
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
- BLS certification required
- Experience with drains preferred
- Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
- Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical assessment skills
- Flexible, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Comfortable caring for post-op surgical patients and overflow medical patients
- Ability to work effectively in a Medical-Surgical nursing setting
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to post-surgical and Med/Surg patients
- Monitor patient status, assess changes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Care for post-op patients, including general surgery and bariatric cases
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Support patient recovery with prompt interventions and strong clinical follow-through
- Assist with drains and other routine post-operative nursing care
- Promote a positive patient experience through advocacy, communication, and bedside support
- Float to similar Medical-Surgical units based on unit needs
Why Consider This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Gain valuable Med/Surg and post-surgical nursing experience
- Work with a collaborative and supportive hospital team
- Enjoy a consistent night shift schedule with no call
- Take on a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Indianapolis, Indiana
Overview
This is an excellent fit for a dependable Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse who values teamwork, flexibility, and making an impact in a busy post-surgical environment. If you’re looking for a rewarding travel nursing job in Indianapolis with consistent hours and a supportive clinical setting, this could be the next step in your healthcare career.
Apply now to join this Indianapolis Med/Surg travel assignment today!
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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