Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,150 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Evansville, IN
$2,150/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Cardiac Renal Unit Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) registered nurse position located in Evansville, Indiana. This role involves providing high-acuity patient care on a 41-bed unit with a focus on cardiac and telemetry patients. The position offers a night shift schedule with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/24/2026, and requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills to manage a diverse patient population.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), minimum of 2 years of strong Cardiac/Telemetry experience, at least 1 prior travel assignment, trauma level II experience, recent EPIC charting experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience interpreting 12-lead EKGs (travelers must pass tele test), proficiency in initiating and titrating drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, amino acids, etc.), skills in PIV insertion, chest tube/indwelling drain management, CBI, stable drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix), antidysrhythmic management (e.g., Cardizem, Tikosyn, Amiodarone), nephrostomy tubes, and strong assessment skills.
- Float: Float within skill set to Deaconess Newburgh (IN) and potentially to Deaconess Henderson (KY); cross-campus float requires 2-hour notice, and mid-shift float within the same campus is possible.
- On Call/Call Back: Not applicable.
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday.
- Interviews: Conducted Monday through Friday via MSP interview.
- Patient Population: High acuity Tele/Medical-Surgical, primarily cardiac patients including Afib with RVR, Afib, flutter, blocks, heart cath without interventions, CHF, COPD, sepsis, BH/CIWA, post-ablations, dialysis.
- Additional Information: The unit has strong team retention with experienced staff. No competing health systems or agency logos on scrubs. The position may require precepting students or new hires. COVID-19 vaccination is not required but subject to change.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1241154. 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 With Telemetry
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