Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,038 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a day shift acute care hospital position requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on the Medical Surgical unit
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line and scope
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with neurological/psychiatric and CVA patient care
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Experience with genitourinary/renal conditions including renal failure
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience responding with rapid response/code teams

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg patients including respiratory, renal, and cardiac monitoring needs
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities as needed
• Navy scrub color required
• No parking costs at this facility
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed within the contract period, with no RTO permitted during the first week
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Prior permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within this health system as a traveler
• Travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service

American Traveler Job ID #P-738468. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.