Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Carbondale, IL. Travel assignment beginning 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks, paying $1,727 to $1,788 per week, with no guaranteed hours. Night shift. Assignment on a Med Surg unit with a surgical focus and some medical overlap to meet patient needs. The unit features 35 private patient rooms, two nursing stations, and a night team staffed with a shift supervisor and patient care technicians. This is a temporary travel assignment with typical agency scheduling practices and a normal pace of acuity for the unit. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,727–$1,788 per week Start date: 08/10/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Assignment type: Travel – Temporary Assignment Setting: Med Surg unit with surgical emphasis and medical overlap; 35 private rooms; night shift with supervisor and PN support Responsibilities Provide direct professional nursing care to adult patients in a Med Surg unit, with a primary focus on surgical patients and occasional medical overlap due to bed needs Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments per physician orders, perform basic procedures within scope, and document changes accurately in the electronic medical record Collaborate with the care team, including patient care technicians and the shift supervisor, to maintain safe, patient-focused care and target 1:5–6 nurse-to-patient ratios on nights Assure patient safety and comfort through fall prevention, infection control practices, accurate charting, and timely escalation of clinical concerns Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in care plan updates as needed Requirements Active Registered Nurse license (state-specific; Illinois) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Med Surg experience preferred; strong consideration for capable new graduates seeking a Med Surg track Ability to work nights in a fast-paced unit with support from patient care techs and a shift supervisor Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure (ASN/BSN or higher preferred) Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills; willingness to adapt to unit workflows and bed management needs Benefits and Support 24/7 recruiter and travel support Dedicated support throughout the assignment Nationwide assignments available Extension opportunities on successful completion of the contract Pay Disclaimer Rule Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr