Travel Med Surg RN - $1,917 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

This position requires 12-hour night shifts, from 7 PM to 7 AM, with every other holiday and every other weekend.

Position Overview

The Medical-Surgical Unit is a blended environment featuring a robust Swing Bed Program. The unit occasionally provides care for patients at a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level. Assignments are balanced based on nursing workload and patient care levels, with patient ratios structured as follows:

• 1:5 for Medical-Surgical patients
• 1:5-6 for Swing Bed patients
• 1:3-4 for PCU patients, depending on patient needs (e.g., if the patient is on a drip)

Nurses with a Medical-Surgical background will receive support from Supervisors in assignment management.

Team Environment

Join a highly engaged team that actively participates in leading several committees within the unit. This collaborative atmosphere fosters safety, quality care, and a positive environment for shared decision-making.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• ACLS certification

Relevant Experience

A minimum of two years of experience is required for this position.

Unit Information

The following units are part of our healthcare system:

• Medical / Surgical Units
• Progressive Care Units
• Intensive Care Units
• Emergency Room
• Acute Rehab Unit

Location

This position is located in a city in Illinois.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . 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: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.