Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview Travel Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Murphysboro, Illinois. Start date 07/27/2026 for a 13‑week assignment. Weekly pay range $1,781–$1,910. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3x12-hour nights, with every other weekend and every other holiday. Setting: a Critical Access Hospital with a blended Med/Surg unit including swing bed patients and occasional PCU-level care. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,781–$1,910 per week Guaranteed hours: 0.0 Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3x12-hour nights; every other weekend/holiday Start date: 07/27/2026 Facility setting: Critical Access Hospital Med/Surg unit with Swing Bed program and PCU coverage Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in a blended unit (Med/Surg, Swing Bed, and occasional PCU cases) Conduct thorough assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, monitor patient status, and respond to clinical changes Manage IV therapies and infusion devices; monitor for complications and document findings in the electronic health record Collaborate with the health care team, participate in rounds and handoffs, educate patients and families, and document care and progress Maintain patient safety and comfort by adhering to infection prevention, mobility, fall prevention, and symptom management protocols Align assignments with patient acuity and staffing guidance, maintaining unit ratios such as 1:5 for Med/Surg and 1:3–4 for PCU when appropriate Requirements Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois Ability to work the night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on a 3x12 schedule, with every other weekend and holiday Willingness to care for a blended Med/Surg unit including Swing Bed and PCU patients Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer tasks Benefits and Support Dedicated travel nurse support and assignment coordination Credentialing assistance and ongoing recruiter support Access to resources to facilitate a smooth assignment start and ongoing travel support Extension opportunities may be discussed based on unit needs and performance 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr