Travel Med Surg RN - $2,134 per week

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

In this role, you will primarily support a surgical department with some medical overlap. The position involves providing care to patients in a 35-room facility, ensuring a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio on night shifts. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, including a shift supervisor and patient care techs, to meet patient needs effectively. Flexible scheduling is available, including discussions about holiday requests.

Highlights

• Collaborative team environment
• Supportive work culture
• Flexible scheduling and holiday requests
• 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio on night shifts

Requirements

• 2 years of experience required
• EMR System familiarity required

Slate Healthcare Job ID #0f69cf88-8811-419c-9d5d-272c0abb9f43. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We're committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician's lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.