Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,438 per week in Herrin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Herrin, IL
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,438 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Nights)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital located in Herrin, Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those requiring specialized care on a medical stroke unit.

The successful candidate will manage a patient assignment with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care during night shifts. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including thorough assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, meticulously monitoring for effectiveness and potential adverse reactions.
• Effectively manage a patient assignment with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, prioritizing tasks and delivering high-quality care.
• Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, laboratory results, and other diagnostic data to inform care decisions.
• Collaborate actively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medication regimens, and comprehensive discharge instructions.
• Document all patient care activities accurately, concisely, and timely within the electronic health record system.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies, providing critical care interventions as needed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of [Not specified.] years of recent experience in an acute care Medical-Surgical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical proficiency in medical-surgical nursing care, including patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage a 5:1 patient load while maintaining high standards of care.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Competency in applying NIHSS assessment principles for stroke patients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Current NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.