Travel Med Surg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/27/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center on night shift, requiring 2+ years of recent acute care Med/Surg experience and mandatory floating capability.

• Med/Surg unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per month)
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests approved
• Mandatory float facility - clinicians may be floated to any unit within the facility or to other Cook facilities within 50 miles at the facility's discretion
• May receive floating notification as little as 2 hours prior to shift start
• Uses Cerner charting system
• No on-call requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Med/Surg experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Skills required:
  
  cardiac monitoring, emergency response, interpretation of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response/Code teams, isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Management of dysrhythmias and tracheostomy care/management preferred
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions (booster not required)
• Two professional references required, from most recent employers, with only one reference accepted per employer

• Provide direct patient care to a Med/Surg patient population in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting
• May be floated outside primary area of competency, with a team-based care model implemented for support in these situations
• Refusal to float may result in assignment cancellation
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days, and no RTO approved on weekends
• No holiday RTO permitted, and no RTO allowed the day before or after a holiday
• Contract may be subject to cancellation if a call-out occurs on a holiday
• Returning clinicians must undergo full recredentialing and reorientation regardless of length of break in contract
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
• Local candidates accepted and preferred within 75 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-763425. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

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.