About this opportunity
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division lists this Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,117 per week opportunity in newburgh, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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:ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Newburgh, IndianaApply now for a 13-week Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract in Newburgh, Indiana, providing quality care in a 32-bed observation unit with consistent 12-hour day shifts. Join a collaborative teaching-hospital environment with strong clinical support, diverse acute-care patients, and access to the greater Evansville region.
Travel RN Job Details
Position: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Location: Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation and certain holiday-related schedule changes
Healthcare Setting: 32-bed observation unit in a teaching-hospital environment
Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5 during the day and 1:5–7 on nights
Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during each six-week schedule
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Floating: First to float within the nurse's skill set; occasional cross-campus floating may be required with advance notice
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs without competing health-system or agency logos
Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) with an active compact nursing license
Associate degree or nursing certificate
At least 2 years of strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience
At least one previous travel nursing assignment
Trauma Level II experience
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience, including completion of a required checkoff class
Strong patient assessment, organization, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
Adaptability, resilience, teamwork, and a positive approach to working in a changing healthcare environment
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to observation patients throughout the 12-hour day-shift assignment
Care for patients presenting with chest pain, abdominal or flank pain, CVA/TIA, generalized weakness, and placement-related needs
Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
Insert peripheral IVs and safely manage stable infusions, including heparin, furosemide, and pantoprazole drips
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
Collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe patient outcomes
Float within the nurse's competency and support nearby affiliated campuses when operationally required
Participate in a teaching-hospital environment that may include precepting nursing students and newly hired staff
Newburgh offers a welcoming Ohio River community with scenic surroundings, local dining, and convenient access to the greater Evansville area. Apply now to join this Indiana travel nursing opportunity as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID # . 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: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
Worksite address
newburgh, IN, 47629, US
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