Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,281 per week in Murphysboro, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Murphysboro, IL
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,281 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/7/2026

About the Position

Job Description Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical / PCU

Job Summary

Join the dedicated nursing team at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, an ANCC Pathways to Excellence designated facility, located in Murphysboro, Illinois. This blended unit provides comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, encompassing Medical-Surgical, a thriving Swing Bed Program, and patients occasionally requiring a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a highly engaged team that actively contributes to unit committees and shared decision-making processes, fostering a positive environment focused on safety and quality care. Nurses on this unit manage varied patient acuities, from general medical-surgical needs to those requiring closer monitoring and specialized interventions.

Patient assignments are thoughtfully balanced by nursing workload and patient acuity, with typical ratios of 1:5 for Medical-Surgical, 1:5-6 for Swing Bed, and 1:3-4 for PCU patients, depending on drip requirements. Supervisors provide excellent support in managing assignments, ensuring a smooth workflow for all team members, including those with a primary Medical-Surgical background.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to Medical-Surgical, Swing Bed, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on individual needs and acuity levels.
• Administer medications, including intravenous drips, and perform treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, lab results, and clinical data, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate effectively