Travel Med Surg RN - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Murphysboro, Illinois

Join a supportive Med-Surg Registered Nurse team in Murphysboro, IL. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a consistent night schedule, collaborative care environment, and the opportunity to work with a diverse adult patient population in a blended medical-surgical unit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Adult Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: Murphysboro, IL 62966
• Start Date: 9/28/2026

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• Experience in adult medical-surgical nursing, hospital nursing, or acute care preferred
• Comfort working in a blended unit with varied patient acuity, including swing bed and occasional progressive care needs
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Support a mixed-acuity unit that may include swing bed and progressive care patients
• Balance assignments based on workload and patient need
• Collaborate closely with supervisors and unit staff to promote safe, efficient care
• Document patient care accurately and maintain high clinical standards
• Contribute to a positive, engaged team environment focused on quality outcomes

Why Choose This Southern Illinois RN Assignment?

This Illinois healthcare job offers the chance to work in a welcoming Southern Illinois community while gaining valuable experience in a supportive medical-surgical setting. Murphysboro provides a relaxed pace, local amenities, and easy access to scenic parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.

Location Highlights

Murphysboro offers the charm of a friendly Southern Illinois community with a comfortable setting for travel nurses who want meaningful work and a great place to call home during their assignment. It’s an excellent option for RN jobs in Illinois and travel nurse jobs in a rewarding clinical environment.

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Murphysboro, Illinois, and join a team dedicated to quality patient care.

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We 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 Job ID #518182. 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

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