Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Cardiac-Renal Unit | 13-Week Night Shift Contract

Advance your travel nursing career in Evansville, Indiana, with a 13-week night-shift contract for an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse. Join a high-acuity cardiac and renal unit where you will care for complex patients, apply strong clinical judgment, and collaborate with a supportive healthcare team in a teaching-hospital environment. Evansville offers an affordable, welcoming community with scenic Ohio River views, a vibrant downtown, and convenient access to dining, arts, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing
• Unit: Cardiac/Renal Unit with approximately 41 beds
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Dates: April 20, 2026, or May 4, 2026
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Three weekends per six-week schedule and every other holiday
• Floating: First to float within the nurse’s skill set, including nearby affiliated campuses when needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with an active compact license
• At least 2 years of strong cardiac and telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Level II trauma experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience, including successful completion of a required checkoff class
• Ability to pass telemetry testing and demonstrate accurate 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Care for patients with atrial fibrillation, rapid ventricular response, atrial flutter, heart blocks, heart failure, COPD, sepsis, behavioral health or CIWA needs, post-ablation recovery, and dialysis-related conditions
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs
• Initiate and titrate appropriate infusions, including antiarrhythmics, heparin, amiodarone, diltiazem, furosemide, and proton-pump inhibitor drips
• Provide post-procedure nursing care for patients following cardiac catheterization without intervention
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, nephrostomy tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Complete accurate patient assessments, timely interventions, medication administration, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, individualized patient outcomes
• Float to nearby affiliated locations or within the assigned campus as directed while maintaining safe patient care standards
• Support a teaching-hospital environment by precepting students or newly hired staff when assigned

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Evansville, Indiana, and join a dedicated cardiac and renal care team.

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.