Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Evansville, IN

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Orthopedic / Neurological / Trauma)

Location

Evansville, Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 20 weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 guaranteed hours per week (48 hours available upon request) | Three weekends per six-week schedule; every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Orthopedic, Neurological, and Trauma unit serving populations including trauma, orthopedic (hip/femur fractures), and neurological (spine, neck, and back) cases
• Perform strong neurological assessments, log rolling, and application of assistive devices such as back braces and immobilizers
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers may be required to pass a telemetry competency test
• Insert and manage peripheral IV lines and assist with management of chest tubes, indwelling drains, epidurals, and wound care as applicable
• Float within skillset to a sister campus as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus floats
• May be required to precept nursing students and new hires in this teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, active compact RN license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 full year in an orthopedic, neurological, or trauma setting
• Minimum of 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Recent hands-on experience with EPIC electronic health records

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube and indwelling drain management, drip administration (e.g., heparin, diuretics, proton pump inhibitors), and epidural management
• Familiarity with PEG/NG tubes, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q pain management systems, and wound care including wound vacs and packing
• Experience with CIWA protocol and behavioral health patient populations
• Step-down unit experience (required for telemetry test eligibility)

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture where travel nurses are treated as valued members of the permanent team, with stable and experienced leadership
• Guaranteed weekly hours with consistent scheduling, offering professional stability throughout your contract