Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Evansville, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical (MS) Registered Nurse for a trauma care center in Evansville, Indiana. This position involves providing specialized care on a day shift in a 44-bed facility, with a focus on trauma, orthopedic, and neurological patients. The role offers a contract length of 13 weeks, starting on August 24, 2026, with guaranteed hours of at least 36 per week.

Job Details:

• Position: Ortho Neuro Trauma Care Center MS RN - Days - Deaconess Midtown
• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Schedule: 12-hour days, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with weekly orientation through July
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 (may accept up to 48 upon request)
• Shift Requirement: 12-hour days, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Float Requirements: First to float within skill set to nearby campuses, with 2 hours' notice for cross-campus float within the same city
• Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday
• Certifications: Must possess current active compact license, AHA BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years as an RN, including one full year in orthopedic, neuro, or trauma care; at least one travel assignment; trauma level II experience
• Charting Experience: Recent EPIC experience required, including an upcoming checkoff class
• Patient Population: Trauma, orthopedic (e.g., broken hip/femur), neurological (scheduled neck/back, spine, rib fractures)
• Skillset:
  • Required: Strong neuro assessment, log rolling patients, using assistive devices (back brace, immobilizer), Tele/12-lead EKG interpretation (pass tele test required, STEPDOWN experience only), PIV insertion
  • Preferred: Chest tube/indwelling drain management, medication drips (heparin, lasix, protonix), epidural management, PEGs/NGs, Buck's traction, pin site care, On-Q management, CIWA/BH assessments, wound care (packing, wound vacs)
• Additional Information:
  • Unit has 44 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio on days of 1:3-5
  • Travel nurses are treated as part of the team, with management since 2017
  • Navy blue scrubs required, no competing logos
  • May involve precepting students and new hires
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required (subject to change)
  • GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation; set hours guaranteed per week, excluding holidays when the unit is closed
• Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate

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

Note: No facility, hospital, clinic, organization, or employer names are included to ensure full compliance with guidelines.