Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Evansville, 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: Medical Surgical Floor (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) in Evansville, Indiana. The role supports trauma, orthopedic, and neuro-focused patient care in a 12-hour day shift setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM7:00 AM/PM as listed); minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license; Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA)); National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); Associate Degree or Certificate; Medical Surgical Floor (MS) Registered Nurse (RN) experience requirements as stated: 2 years as RN, one full year ortho/neuro/trauma, and 1 travel assignment; Trauma level II experience; Recent Epic charting experience required (checkoff class may be required)
- Preferred Qualifications: Chest tube and indwelling drain management; management of drips (heparin, lasix, protonix); epidural management; PEGs/NGs; Buck s traction; pin site care; On-Q management; Crisis/Withdrawal-related care (CIWA/BH); wound care including packing and wound vacs
- Responsibilities: Provide strong neuro assessments and critical thinking-based patient care; perform log rolling for appropriate patients; apply assistive devices (back brace, immobilizer); perform Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation (including passing a tele test with Emergency Stepdown (STEPDOWN) experience explicit emphasis); perform peripheral IV (PIV) insertion; support care for trauma, orthopedic (including broken hip/femur), and neuro patients (including scheduled neck/back, spine/rib fracture care)
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Three weekends out of every six week schedule; every other holiday
- Float: Float: Float rotation may be required. First to float within skillset, with possible cross-campus floating to additional locations; mid-shift float within the same campus; cross-campus mid-shift float is unlikely but possible with 2-hour notice
- Additional Information: Three call-ins can result in termination. The unit is a teaching environment and may require precepting of students and new hires. COVID-19 vaccine is not required (subject to change). Weekly orientation may affect guaranteed hours; travelers are guaranteed set hours per week except during holidays when the unit is closed.
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
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: 2026-07-22
Cross Country Job ID #1273489. 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 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