Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Newburgh, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Neurosurgical Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (MS NEURO) Nights at a designated healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized care for neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with cerebrovascular accidents, post-op cranial surgeries, and cerebral angiograms. The role requires strong neuro assessments, critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage complex patient needs during night shifts.
Job Details:
Location: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Schedule: Nights, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), minimum of 2 years of neuro experience, at least 1 travel assignment, trauma level II experience, recent Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, and associate degree or certificate.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro assessments such as NIHSS/dysphagia screening, tele interpretation skills, and proficiency in clinical procedures including blood administration, venipuncture, Foley catheter placement, and NG tube management.
Float: First to float within skillset; potential to float within campuses and to cross-campus locations with a 2-hour notice.
On Call/Call Back: Not applicable.
Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule, and every other holiday.
Additional Information: The unit has 37 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:5 to 1:7 during night shifts. The facility maintains a strong leadership team and expects resilient, social candidates who can manage change effectively. Scrub color is navy blue, with no competing logos. May require precepting students and new hires.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1317404. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Neurology Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newburgh, IN
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neurosurgeryunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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