Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Overview

Travel Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Murphysboro, Illinois. Start date 07/27/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range $1,781–$1,910. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3x12-hour nights, with every other weekend and every other holiday. Setting: a Critical Access Hospital with a blended Med/Surg unit including swing bed patients and occasional PCU-level care.

• Weekly pay: $1,781–$1,910 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3x12-hour nights; every other weekend/holiday
• Start date:
  
  07/27/2026
• Facility setting:
  Critical Access Hospital Med/Surg unit with Swing Bed program and PCU coverage

• Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in a blended unit (Med/Surg, Swing Bed, and occasional PCU cases)
• Conduct thorough assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, monitor patient status, and respond to clinical changes
• Manage IV therapies and infusion devices; monitor for complications and document findings in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with the health care team, participate in rounds and handoffs, educate patients and families, and document care and progress
• Maintain patient safety and comfort by adhering to infection prevention, mobility, fall prevention, and symptom management protocols
• Align assignments with patient acuity and staffing guidance, maintaining unit ratios such as 1:5 for Med/Surg and 1:3–4 for PCU when appropriate

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois
• Ability to work the night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on a 3x12 schedule, with every other weekend and holiday
• Willingness to care for a blended Med/Surg unit including Swing Bed and PCU patients
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer tasks

• Dedicated travel nurse support and assignment coordination
• Credentialing assistance and ongoing recruiter support
• Access to resources to facilitate a smooth assignment start and ongoing travel support
• Extension opportunities may be discussed based on unit needs and performance