Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg (Travel) – Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 09/28/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,157-$2,326 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 12-hour shifts. Setting: inpatient hospital unit with a primary focus on surgical care and medical overlap to meet patient needs. Generally scheduled agency coverage for every other weekend, with the manager open to holiday requests.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,157 to $2,326 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: Med/Surg floor on a hospital inpatient unit with 35 private rooms and dedicated supports
- Scheduling notes: Every other weekend; holidays negotiable

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, patient-centered nursing care to adults on a mixed surgical/medical inpatient unit, including post-op and medically complex patients
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, manage IV therapies, and assist with procedures as assigned
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team; document patient status and care plans in the electronic medical record; participate in daily rounds
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition; escalate concerns to the shift supervisor and implement appropriate interventions
- Support bed management and discharge planning; coordinate with patient care techs and other staff to ensure safe transitions

Requirements
- Active Illinois State Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS Certification; ACLS preferred
- Experience in a Med/Surg or related acute care setting (surgical patient population) preferred
- Education: Graduation from an approved nursing program resulting in RN licensure
- Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient Med/Surg environment; comfortable with 12-hour shifts and nursing-derived patient assignments
- Certifications and unit credentials noted in job notes may apply as appropriate

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment support throughout the contract
- Housing assistance available
- Extension opportunities for continued placement
- Nationwide travel opportunities

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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.