Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Overview

Registered Nurse, Med Surg (Travel) – Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 09/28/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,157-$2,326 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 12-hour shifts. Setting: inpatient hospital unit with a primary focus on surgical care and medical overlap to meet patient needs. Generally scheduled agency coverage for every other weekend, with the manager open to holiday requests.

• Weekly pay: $2,157 to $2,326 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Start date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Setting:
  Med/Surg floor on a hospital inpatient unit with 35 private rooms and dedicated supports
• Scheduling notes:
  Every other weekend; holidays negotiable

• Deliver direct, patient-centered nursing care to adults on a mixed surgical/medical inpatient unit, including post-op and medically complex patients
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, manage IV therapies, and assist with procedures as assigned
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team; document patient status and care plans in the electronic medical record; participate in daily rounds
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition; escalates concerns to the shift supervisor and implement appropriate interventions
• Support bed management and discharge planning; coordinate with patient care techs and other staff to ensure safe transitions

• Active Illinois State Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS Certification; ACLS preferred
• Experience in a Med/Surg or related acute care setting (surgical patient population) preferred
• Education:
  
  Graduation from an approved nursing program resulting in RN licensure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient Med/Surg environment; comfortable with 12-hour shifts and nursing-derived patient assignments
• Certifications and unit credentials noted in job notes may apply as appropriate

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Assignment support throughout the contract
• Housing assistance available
• Extension opportunities for continued placement
• Nationwide travel opportunities

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.