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

Join a collaborative medical-surgical travel nursing team in Evansville, Indiana, as a Travel Registered Nurse caring for orthopedic, neurological, and trauma patients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who brings strong assessment skills, clinical confidence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced teaching environment. Evansville offers an inviting blend of Ohio River scenery, historic neighborhoods, local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation–providing an enjoyable setting for your next Indiana travel nursing assignment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 20 weeks
• Target Start Date: September 7, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends within each six-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Unit: 44-bed orthopedic, neuro, and trauma medical-surgical unit
• Orientation: 12 hours; biweekly orientation schedule
• Scrubs: Navy blue scrubs without competing health system or agency logos
• Floating: May float within the RN skillset to nearby campuses with advance notice

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license with an active compact license
• At least 2 years of RN experience, including a minimum of 1 full year in an orthopedic, neurological, or trauma setting
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Level II trauma experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Recent EPIC charting experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate as applicable to RN eligibility
• Strong neuro assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to successfully complete a telemetry assessment and demonstrate proficiency with 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Applicants must meet applicable travel eligibility requirements, including the 40-mile local radius rule

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to patients with orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, spine and rib fractures, and trauma-related needs
• Perform thorough neurological assessments and recognize changes in patient condition
• Care for patients following procedures involving the neck, back, and other orthopedic or neurological conditions
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKG results and escalate significant findings appropriately
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and manage patient therapies according to orders and department standards
• Assist with log rolling, back braces, immobilizers, traction, and other mobility or stabilization devices
• Manage chest tubes, indwelling drains, PEG and NG tubes, wound therapies, and other equipment as indicated by patient needs
• Administer and monitor therapies such as heparin, Lasix, Protonix, epidurals, and On-Q systems as appropriate to the assignment
• Document accurately in EPIC while maintaining clear communication with providers, patients, and families
• Support a collaborative unit culture and participate in the orientation or precepting of students and new team members when needed

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team in Evansville, Indiana.

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.