Travel Med Surg RN - $2,243 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Springfield, Illinois

Bring your Med/Surg expertise to a high-acuity acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois, a vibrant capital city in central Illinois known for its convenient location, strong community feel, and easy access to major roadways, dining, and amenities. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse adult patient population in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit focused on urology, nephrology, and medical-surgical overflow cases. The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative Med Surg RN ready to make a meaningful impact on every shift.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical / Urology-Nephrology
• Role: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Setting: Acute care hospital, adult Med/Surg unit
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Yes, to other Medical-Surgical units as needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 - $1,990
• Charting System: Cerner
• Start Date: 10/19/2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• BLS required
• Cerner experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Strong experience with Med/Surg and telemetry patient care
• Comfortable floating within scope to other Med/Surg units
• Experience supporting adult patients with renal, urology, and post-surgical needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment with changing patient acuity

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Care for patients with urology, nephrology, kidney transplant, and medical-surgical overflow diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Support patients requiring bladder irrigation, catheter management, and renal-related interventions
• Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and respiratory support measures as indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed to meet facility needs
• Help maintain a positive, team-focused environment while delivering excellent patient-centered care

Apply now to join this Springfield, Illinois travel RN opportunity and bring your Med/Surg nursing skills to a rewarding acute care setting.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #520163. 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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