Travel Med Surg RN - $2,290 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - Med/Surg for a Level 1 Trauma hospital unit requiring active IL RN licensure and Epic experience.

Details

• Work in the Inpatient Overflow Med/Surg unit of a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekend and holiday shifts required as needed
• Floating required to similar units
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, time management, critical thinking, documentation, and medication administration

Additional Information

• Assume responsibility for a designated group of patients using the nursing process across an assigned shift
• Receive bedside shift report and validate a safe patient room environment at each shift change
• Delegate patient care tasks to healthcare care technicians and validate completion throughout the shift
• Complete assessments, vital sign interpretation, admission/discharge processes, hourly rounding, and care plan documentation
• Administer medications following the 5 Rights: right patient, medication, route, dose, and time
• Maintain patient safety through fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety
• Facilitate quick admission/discharge processes for observation status patients
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• RTO may not exceed 7 total days during the 13-week contract
• Previous contingent workers may not have been on assignment for more than 1 year at this facility without a required 6-month break in service

American Traveler Job ID #P-737790. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.