Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Surgical Oncology | 13-Week Contract in Newburgh, Indiana

Join a collaborative Surgical Oncology team as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Newburgh, Indiana. Bring your clinical expertise to a 32-bed unit caring for complex oncology and post-surgical patients alongside an experienced, supportive team. This Indiana travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a resilient, adaptable Med-Surg RN. Newburgh offers a welcoming riverfront setting near Evansville, with convenient access to dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, and community amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
• Unit: 32-bed Surgical Oncology Medical-Surgical unit
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, through January 31, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-7 on nights
• Weekend Rotation: Three weekends in each six-week schedule
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
• Float Expectations: May float to nearby affiliated campuses based on unit needs; cross-campus float generally includes advance notice
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs without competing health system or agency logos
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within a 40-mile radius are not eligible

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Level II trauma experience
• Current, active compact Registered Nurse license
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic charting experience; completion of an Epic checkoff class may be required
• Associate degree or qualifying nursing certificate
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments, float when needed, and work effectively in a teaching-hospital environment

Travel Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to complex Medical-Surgical and oncology patients, including GI, GU, and general surgical populations
• Care for patients recovering from major procedures, including post-Whipple patients during the early postoperative period
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Manage PIVs, chest tubes and indwelling drains, continuous bladder irrigation, PEG tubes, NG tubes, and ostomies
• Safely manage stable medication infusions such as heparin, furosemide, and pantoprazole, as well as epidural therapy within scope and policy
• Implement neutropenic precautions and other evidence-based safety measures for immunocompromised patients
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and collaborate with providers, ancillary services, patients, and families
• Float to nearby units or affiliated campuses as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Support a positive learning environment by precepting students or new team members when assigned

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity in Newburgh, Indiana, and bring your oncology and post-surgical nursing expertise to a supportive healthcare 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.