Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,655 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med-Surg Registered Nurse Travel Contract in Harvey, Illinois

Join a Med-Surg travel nursing team in Harvey, IL, just outside Chicago, and bring your RN expertise to a supportive float pool setting. This 13-week Med/Surg Registered Nurse contract is ideal for an experienced acute care nurse who enjoys variety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients.

Overview

This night-shift Med Surg RN job offers a collaborative care environment, strong interdisciplinary support, and a fast-paced patient care setting in the greater Chicago area. You’ll work with a supportive healthcare team, care for a diverse adult and geriatric population, and use Epic for documentation. This travel nursing opportunity is well suited for a nurse who thrives in a clinical setting where flexibility, communication, and strong assessment skills make a real impact.

Job Details

• Position: Med-Surg Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Harvey, IL 60426
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week; every other weekend required
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,470 - $1,550
• Charting: Epic
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Floating: Required

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Med-Surg nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS preferred
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Telemetry nursing experience strongly valued
• Strong tracheostomy care and airway management skills
• Comfort working in a float pool environment
• Experience with Epic documentation preferred
• Ability to work nights and every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric Med-Surg patients
• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and respond to changes in condition
• Manage telemetry needs and interpret dysrhythmias as part of daily patient care
• Provide tracheostomy care and support airway management needs as assigned
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards and provider orders
• Collaborate with therapists, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other support teams
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate clearly with the care team
• Support a positive patient experience while maintaining a high standard of clinical excellence
• Adapt to floating assignments and contribute to a reliable, team-oriented workflow

Apply now to join this Med-Surg travel nursing opportunity in Harvey, Illinois, and make an impact in a supportive healthcare setting near Chicago.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #512670. 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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