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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Valparaiso, IN for RNs

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Crown Point, Indiana – 46307
    Distance from Valparaiso: 16 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,685 to $1,857
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Kankakee, Illinois – 60901
    Distance from Valparaiso: 48 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,758 to $1,937
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bluffton, Indiana – 46714
    Distance from Valparaiso: 111 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Valparaiso: 112 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized. Carle Foundation Hospital attained Magnet recognition in 2019 for a third time Job Description: -The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift. -Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs. -Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients. -Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff. -Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care. -Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Valparaiso: 112 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 12
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Valparaiso: 140 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
Weekly Pay*
Medical Oncology unit at 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Valparaiso: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Valparaiso: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
    Distance from Valparaiso: 154 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
    Distance from Valparaiso: 154 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,493 to $1,645
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Valparaiso: 180 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 14
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • West Bloomfield, Michigan – 48322
    Distance from Valparaiso: 203 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,570 to $1,731
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Valparaiso: 206 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,694 to $1,867
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Valparaiso: 206 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,694 to $1,867
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Jasper, Indiana – 47546
    Distance from Valparaiso: 213 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,738 to $1,915
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Valparaiso: 222 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,554 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Valparaiso: 222 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 12
$1,554 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grosse Pointe, Michigan – 48236
    Distance from Valparaiso: 222 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,554 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
Candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision. Candidates with previous travel experience are highly preferred. Unit is a Med Surg unit that sees a lot of respiratory conditions and some substance/alcohol abuse withdraw. They also see general Med Surg patients, but the large portion will be respiratory conditions. This unit is also the go to for patients needing infectious isolation for respiratory conditions at this location. Ratio 1:4-5
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40299
    Distance from Valparaiso: 233 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 8
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Valparaiso: 237 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Valparaiso: 237 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Valparaiso: 237 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Valparaiso: 239 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Magnet recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — it’s putting you in the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice. That’s why we want to thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Valparaiso: 239 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Valparaiso, Indiana

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Valparaiso. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Valparaiso and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Valparaiso and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Valparaiso, IN

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Valparaiso?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,857, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Crown Point (16.2 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Valparaiso?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Valparaiso and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Valparaiso and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Valparaiso can make an average of $1,483 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Valparaiso and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Valparaiso can make an average of $1,727 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Valparaiso?

  • Porter-Valparaiso Hospital Campus in Valparaiso
  • Fransiscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer in Dyer (23.9 miles from Valparaiso)
  • Fransiscan Healthcare-Munster in Munster (24.2 miles from Valparaiso)
  • Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox (46.9 miles from Valparaiso)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Valparaiso?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Valparaiso is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Valparaiso

In Valparaiso, facilities like Porter-Valparaiso Hospital Campus, all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near Valparaiso’s MS job opportunities are Portage (9.3 miles), Chesterton (9.5 miles) and Hobart (10.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 46311 (23.9 miles), 46321 (24.2 miles) and 60451 (46.9 miles).

Valparaiso Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Valparaiso. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Valparaiso.

Fransiscan Healthcare-Munster
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321
Fransiscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
First Assist Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Telemetry RN
Address
24 Joliet Street (US Route 30)
Dyer, IN 46311
Porter-Valparaiso Hospital Campus
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Address
814 La Porte Avenue
Valparaiso, IN 46383
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.