RN - Medical/Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Location: Libertyville, IL

Job Type: Contract

Contract Dates: November 30, 2026 - January 23, 2027

Shift: Days/Nights | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week

Pay Rate: $53/hour

Job Summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Medical-Surgical unit in Libertyville, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills and experience caring for patients with medical, surgical, oncology, and orthopedic/trauma-related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical patients.
• Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and document changes.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitor post-operative patients and perform dressing changes.
• Manage chest tubes and recognize potential complications.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate documentation using the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Follow infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies.
• Float to other medical-surgical units as needed.

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• EPIC experience required.
• Experience with chest tubes and post-operative dressings.
• Orthopedic/trauma and EKG experience preferred.
• Ability to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Flexibility to float to other medical-surgical units.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity and take the next step in your nursing career!