Travel Med Surg RN - $2,117 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Urology/Nephrology in Springfield, Illinois

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for adult patients in a busy Urology/Nephrology unit in Springfield, Illinois. This 13-week Illinois travel nursing assignment offers experienced acute-care nurses the opportunity to provide high-quality care for complex renal, urologic, postoperative, and medical-surgical conditions while expanding their clinical expertise.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care medical-surgical unit specializing in Urology and Nephrology
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float to other medical-surgical units within scope
• Patient Population: Adult patients

Springfield is Illinois’s welcoming state capital, known for its historic character, accessible community amenities, and convenient central location.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience; first-time travelers with a strong clinical foundation are welcome
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; RQI cards are not accepted
• Recent experience providing medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care
• Cerner electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response
• Experience caring for patients with renal failure, including pre- and post-hemodialysis management, as well as urology and nephrology conditions
• Proficiency with IV therapy, blood product administration, central-line blood draws, PICC-line management, peripheral-line care, and starting IVs
• Experience with chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oxygen therapy, and oral suctioning
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, wound care, wound vacs, urinary catheters, drains, and continuous bladder irrigation

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with urologic, nephrologic, postoperative, and general medical conditions
• Care for patients with kidney stones, renal failure, urinary tract infections, complex urologic procedures, cancer-related diagnoses, and kidney transplant recovery needs
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Manage telemetry monitoring and promptly recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis nursing care and support patients with renal complications
• Manage central and peripheral IV access, PICC lines, blood products, chest tubes, JP drains, nephrostomy tubes, urinary catheters, and ileal conduits
• Perform or assist with continuous bladder irrigation and hand irrigation according to clinical protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to other medical-surgical units as needed while practicing within scope and maintaining quality patient care
• Support efficient admissions, discharges, transfers, patient education, and transition-of-care planning

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving adult patients in an acute-care Urology/Nephrology setting.

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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 #524753. 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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