Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Springfield, Illinois

Bring your Med/Surg expertise to a fast-paced acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Known for its welcoming community, rich history, and convenient Midwestern location, Springfield (62781) offers a comfortable setting for travel nurses looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a city with local charm and easy access to everyday amenities. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, teamwork, and caring for adult patients on a busy medical-surgical unit with strong interdisciplinary support.

Job Details

• Setting: Acute care hospital, Medical/Surgical unit
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Pattern: 3x12 or 4x12 nights, depending on unit needs
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 - $1,990
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to other Medical/Surgical units within scope
• Charting System: Cerner
• Orientation: Orientation provided prior to start; day one includes virtual orientation tasks

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• Cerner experience required
• Experience with MS/Tele and telemetry monitoring
• Strong skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line care
• Experience with renal, urology, and nephrology patients preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment with high patient turnover
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide charge support as needed
• Must be comfortable with floating within the Med/Surg service line

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients with a focus on urology and nephrology cases
• Monitor and manage telemetry patients and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Support post-operative care, renal failure management, and pre/post hemodialysis needs
• Perform IV therapy, blood product administration, line care, and phlebotomy as needed
• Assist with respiratory interventions such as oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and chest tube management
• Provide wound care, isolation precautions, and safe medication administration, including heparin
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient patient flow
• Float to other Medical/Surgical units as required by facility needs
• Step into charge responsibilities when needed and appropriate
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and professionalism

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN job in Springfield, Illinois
• Stable 13-week assignment in a supportive acute care setting
• Opportunity to expand your Med/Surg and telemetry experience
• Work with a collaborative clinical team in a respected Illinois healthcare facility

Apply now to explore this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois, and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.