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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Neuro Surgical Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Newburgh, Indiana. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients within a 37-bed unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position demands strong assessment and critical thinking skills, extensive neuro assessment experience, and proficiency with electronic medical records. The job involves 12-hour day shifts, and candidates must be available to work every other holiday.
Job Details:
- Location: Newburgh, Indiana
- Specialty: Medical Surgical Neurology Floor
- Schedule: 12 hours shifts, days, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, Associate Degree or Certificate. A minimum of two years of strong neuro experience, including trauma level II experience and one travel assignment. Recent EPIC electronic medical record experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro assessments such as NIHSS, dysphagia screening, telemetry interpretation, and management of neuro patients with CVAs, postoperative neuro surgeries, cerebral angiograms, and general medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Additional Information: Must have a current active compact license, AHA BLS, and NIHSS certifications. Every other holiday work is required. This unit emphasizes excellent leadership and team support, with a resilient and adaptable staff.
- Float Requirement: First to float within skillset. Potential to float between nearby campuses with a 2-hour notice.
- On Call/Call Back Requirement: Not applicable.
- Unit Information: 37 beds with day staffing ratios of 1:5-6.
- Certifications: AHA BLS, NIHSS.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-09
Cross Country Job ID #1271639. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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