Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $3,035 per week in Springfield, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Springfield, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,035 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Urology/Nephrology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (06:45 - 19:15) Experience: Minimum 2 years in medical/surgical nursing License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: - Telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills - Genitourinary and renal case management skills - IV therapy and phlebotomy experience - Knowledge of medication administration, including Heparin - Respiratory case management skills - Wound care experience - Cerner experience Description: The position is for a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse specializing in Urology and Nephrology. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in medical/surgical nursing. The nurse will work 12-hour day shifts from 06:45 to 19:15. The average daily census in the unit is 23 patients. The unit accommodates 25 beds. The nurse is expected to work every other weekend. First-time travelers are welcome if they have a solid foundation as a Registered Nurse. Experience in telemetry and emergency response skills, including the use of rapid response teams, is essential. Experience managing patients undergoing hemodialysis and handling renal failure cases is required. The nurse must be proficient in IV therapy, including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management. Knowledge in medication skills, especially Heparin, is necessary. Respiratory care skills, including managing chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and portable oxygen, are required. The nurse should have experience with isolation precautions and wound care. Candidates must also be familiar with a variety of nursing procedures and equipment, including urinary catheters and nephrostomy tubes. The unit sees a range of diagnoses, mainly focusing on urology and nephrology conditions. Special procedures include handling continuous bladder irrigation and postoperative care of kidney transplant patients. Being able to float to other medical surgical units when needed is part of the job expectation. The working environment is in an acute care setting with a level I trauma designation and is a teaching facility. The team includes interdisciplinary support from various healthcare professionals. Candidates should be prepared to manage a busy unit with frequent discharges and readmissions.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam